There are 5 ways to get from Kuranda to Townsville by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane CNS - TSV
1h 29m$285–512Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kuranda station to Cairns stationtrain Kuranda Scenic Railway
- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
8h 56m$51–1,424Bus
- Take the bus from Cairns to Townsvillebus Au050 / ...
7h 31m$69–101Drive 372.6 km
- Drive from Kuranda to Townsvillecar 372.6 km
4h 37m$68–98Bus via Townsville
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsvillebus Pm19
7h 50m$79–111
Kuranda to Townsville by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kuranda to Townsville is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Kuranda to Townsville is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs $280 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Kuranda to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Kuranda and arriving at Townsville via Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Kuranda station to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Kuranda station and arriving at Townsville via Cairns Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
The distance between Kuranda and Townsville is 314 km. The road distance is 372.6 km.
The best way to get from Kuranda to Townsville without a car is to bus which takes 7h 31m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Kuranda to Townsville, including transfers.
Kuranda to Townsville bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Cairns station.
Kuranda to Townsville train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Kuranda station.
The best way to get from Kuranda to Townsville is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs $280 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 7h 31m, you could also train, which costs $50 - $1,500 and takes 8h 56m.
What companies run services between Kuranda, QLD, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?
Regional Express and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV) 5 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Cairns to Townsville twice daily. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 5h 27m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Cairns to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–300
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Cairns to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $170–360
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Kuranda station to Cairns station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–124
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $15–35
- AChoice
- $6–8
- Gold Class
- $99
- Heritage Class
- $124
Train from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–1,267
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $45–70
- AChoice
- $60–80
- Gold Class
- $1,012
- Heritage Class
- $1,267
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Cairns to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Kuranda to Townsville bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Townsville station.
Kuranda to Townsville train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kuranda to Townsville is 373 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Kuranda to Townsville.
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