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

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There are 6 ways to get from Maleny to Townsville by train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane BNE - TSV
    5h 45m
    $138–436

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nambour to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    18h 44m
    $130–4,600

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Townsvillebus bus Au050-1 / ...
    23h 56m
    $202–352

  4. Drive 1,251 km

    1. Drive from Maleny to Townsvillecar car 1,251 km
    15h 14m
    $224–323

  5. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport

    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MCY - TSV
    7h 54m
    $312–752

  6. Bus via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Townsvillebus bus Pm16
    24h 52m
    $172–492

Maleny to Townsville by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration18h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,209.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Maleny, QLD, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Nambour to Townsville 4 times a week. Tickets cost $130–4,515 and the journey takes 16h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Mooloolaba to Townsville twice daily. Tickets cost $200–350 and the journey takes 21h 34m.

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