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How to get fromLakeland Downs to Townsvilleby bus, train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lakeland Downs to Cairnsbus bus Cooktown to Cairns
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Townsvillebus bus Au050 / ...
    10h 16m
    $104–162

  2. Drive 567.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lakeland Downs to Townsvillecar car 567.3 km
    6h 50m
    $101–146

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland Downs to Cairnsbus bus Cooktown to Cairns
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    10h 41m
    $104–1,382

  4. Bus to Cairns, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland Downs to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane CNS - TSV
    6h 55m
    $249–442

  5. Bus via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland Downs to Cairnsbus bus Cooktown to Cairns
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsvillebus bus Pm19
    10h 35m
    $109–157

  6. Bus to Cooktown Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland Downs to Cooktownbus bus
    2. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane CTN - TSV
    4h 50m
    $282–897

Lakeland Downs to Townsville by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration10h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 615 km
  • Duration: 10h 16m

What companies run services between Lakeland Downs, QLD, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Lakeland Downs to Townsville via Cairns and Cairns in around 10h 16m.

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