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

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

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  1. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane SYD - TSV
    6h 1m
    $186–464

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    36h 20m
    $213–5,160

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    41h 1m
    $318–571

  4. Drive 1,981.7 km

    1. Drive from Katoomba to Townsvillecar car 1,981.7 km
    22h 55m
    $355–513

  5. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Katoomba to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane OAG - TSV
    7h 16m
    $577–740

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Katoomba to Strathfield Station, Everton Rdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus
    41h 42m
    $319–511

Katoomba to Townsville by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration36h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$213Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,807.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Katoomba, NSW, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Katoomba Station to Townsville via Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 36h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Katoomba to Townsville via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 41h 42m.

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