There are 5 ways to get from Leichhardt to Townsville by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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 Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane SYD - TSV
4h 23m$204–527Train
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
34h 46m$223–5,155Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus Au050-1 / ...
38h 39m$333–643Drive 2,057.7 km
- Drive from Leichhardt to Townsvillecar 2,057.7 km
23h 35m$376–542Bus via Townsville
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus Pm16
44h 43m$333–493
Leichhardt to Townsville by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leichhardt to Townsville is to fly which costs $200 - $550 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Leichhardt to Townsville is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $200 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Leichhardt to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Marion St Opp Renwick St and arriving at Townsville via Central Station and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Leichhardt station to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Petersham Station and arriving at Townsville via Strathfield Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 46m.
The distance between Leichhardt and Townsville is 1703 km. The road distance is 2057.7 km.
The best way to get from Leichhardt to Townsville without a car is to train which takes 34h 46m and costs $220 - $5,500.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Leichhardt to Townsville, including transfers.
Leichhardt to Townsville bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Leichhardt to Townsville train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Strathfield Station.
The best way to get from Leichhardt to Townsville is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $200 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $5,500 and takes 34h 46m, you could also bus, which costs $330 - $650 and takes 38h 39m.
What companies run services between Leichhardt, NSW, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Petersham Station to Townsville via Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 34h 46m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $320–550
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $120–140
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Flexible
- $170–320
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Leichhardt to Townsville bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Townsville is 1h behind Leichhardt. It is currently 4:22 AM in Leichhardt and 3:22 AM in Townsville.
Leichhardt to Townsville train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leichhardt to Townsville is 2058 km. It takes approximately 23h 35m to drive from Leichhardt to Townsville.
There are 590+ hotels available in Townsville.