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

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

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  1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane OOL - TSV
    7h 27m
    $405–856

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    22h 32m
    $146–4,907

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus Au050-1 / ...
    27h 49m
    $280–416

  4. Drive  1,444 km

    1. Drive from Kingscliff to Townsvillecar car 1,444 km
    16h 56m
    $262–378

  5. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane BNE - TSV
    6h 23m
    $155–424

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus bus Cairns / ...
    28h 12m
    $236–607

Kingscliff to Townsville by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration22h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,222.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 27m

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

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Townsville Airport (TSV) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pearl St Before Turnock St to Townsville via Wharf St at Tweed Heads, Varsity Lakes station, stop A, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, and Roma Street in around 22h 32m.

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