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How to get fromMareeba to Townsvilleby car, train, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Mareeba to Townsville by car, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, train

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    1. Drive from Mareeba to Gordonvalecar car
    2. Take the train from Gordonvale to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    6h 48m
    $55–1,222

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mareeba to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Atherton / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Townsvillebus bus Au050 / ...
    8h 7m
    $74–119

  3. Drive 382.9 km

    1. Drive from Mareeba to Townsvillecar car 382.9 km
    4h 40m
    $69–100

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Mareeba to Smithfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane CNS - TSV
    4h 31m
    $213–402

  5. Bus via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Mareeba to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Atherton / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsvillebus bus Pm19
    8h 25m
    $74–109

Mareeba to Townsville by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 402 km
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Mareeba to Townsville via Cairns Central Station and Cairns in around 8h 7m.

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