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How to get fromManila to Townsvilleby plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Manila to Townsville by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Townsville Airport

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    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MNL - TSV
    13h 36m
    $383–1,104

  2. Fly to Cairns, train

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MNL - CNS
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train
    19h 37m
    $548–4,604

  3. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane MNL - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train
    18h 37m
    $638–2,614

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration12h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$380Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,701.8 km
  • Duration: 13h 36m

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Townsville, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Philippine Airlines, and Virgin Australia fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Townsville Airport (TSV) 3 times a day.

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