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

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

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  1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MCY - TSV
    5h 23m
    $310–750

  2. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    cheapest
    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
    6h 26m
    $140–416

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Nambour to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    17h 14m
    $181–4,661

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Townsvillebus bus Au050-1 / ...
    22h 33m
    $200–330

  5. Drive 1,244.4 km

    1. Drive from Marcoola to Townsvillecar car 1,244.4 km
    14h 53m
    $224–323

  6. Bus via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction to Townsvillebus bus Cairns / ...
    23h 59m
    $170–480

Marcoola to Townsville by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration23h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,047.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Townsville Airport (TSV) 5 times a day. Alternatively, 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.

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