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How to get fromKarumba to Townsvilleby bus, plane, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Karumba to Townsville by bus, plane, car, or train

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  1. Bus to Normanton, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Karumba to Normantonbus bus
    2. Fly from Normanton (NTN) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane NTN - TSV
    6h 31m
    $335–785

  2. Drive 854.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Karumba to Townsvillecar car 854.4 km
    11h 7m
    $154–222

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Karumba to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Townsvillebus bus Au050 / ...
    17h 37m
    $208–311

  4. Drive to Cloncurry Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Karumba to Cloncurry Airport (CNJ)car car
    2. Fly from Cloncurry Airport (CNJ) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane CNJ - TSV
    6h 15m
    $441–1,217

  5. Bus via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Karumba to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsvillebus bus Pm19
    17h 55m
    $208–296

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Karumba to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    18h 1m
    $203–1,521

Karumba to Townsville by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration17h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 698.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Karumba, QLD, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Karumba to Townsville via Cairns Central Station and Cairns in around 17h 37m.

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