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

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There are 5 ways to get from McKinlay to Townsville by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Bus to Cloncurry Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from McKinlay to Cloncurrybus bus
    2. Fly from Cloncurry Airport (CNJ) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane CNJ - TSV
    3h 46m
    $398–1,280

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from McKinlay to Cloncurrybus bus Mount Isa
    2. Take the train from Cloncurry station to Townsville stationtrain train Inlander
    18h 48m
    $118–3,050

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from McKinlay to Cloncurrybus bus Mount Isa
    2. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Townsvillebus bus Townsville
    12h 29m
    $153–330

  4. Drive  746.2 km

    1. Drive from McKinlay to Townsvillecar car 746.2 km
    8h 31m
    $159–230

  5. Bus to Mount Isa Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from McKinlay to Mount Isabus bus
    2. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane ISA - TSV
    6h 8m
    $391–1,208

McKinlay to Townsville by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration12h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 785.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 46m

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

You can take a bus from McKinlay to Townsville via Cloncurry in around 12h 29m.

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