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How to get fromMaclean to Townsvilleby bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Maclean to Townsville by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Zone – River Street near Riverland Travel to Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane CFS - TSV
    6h 55m
    $464–968

  2. Bus, train via Grafton

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from MacLean to Grafton City Southbus bus
    2. Take the train from Grafton Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    25h 8m
    $190–5,098

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Maclean to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus Au050-1 / ...
    30h 1m
    $269–426

  4. Drive  1,603.9 km

    1. Drive from Maclean to Townsvillecar car 1,603.9 km
    18h 34m
    $293–423

  5. Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bus Zone - River Street at McLachlan Park to Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivalsbus bus
    2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane BNK - TSV
    8h
    $494–906

  6. Bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from MacLean to Grafton City Southbus bus
    2. Take the train from Grafton Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane BNE - TSV
    9h 18m
    $199–614

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from MacLean to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    27h 50m
    $196–4,977

  8. Bus via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from MacLean to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus bus Cairns / ...
    33h 30m
    $286–677

Maclean to Townsville by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration25h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,508.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Maclean to Townsville via Brisbane and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 30h 1m.

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