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How to get fromMelbourne to North Queenslandby plane, bus, unknown, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to North Queensland by plane, bus, unknown, or train

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  1. Fly, bus, travel

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MEL - TSV
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towersbus bus
    3. Walk from Charters Towers to North Queenslandunknown unknown
    8h 20m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    4. Take the train from Townsville station to Charters Towers stationtrain train
    5. Walk from Charters Towers station to North Queenslandunknown unknown
    2d 2h

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towersbus bus
    5. Walk from Charters Towers to North Queenslandunknown unknown
    2d 5h

  4. Bus, train, travel

    1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Townsville station to Charters Towers Showgroundsbus bus
    5. Walk from Charters Towers Showgrounds to North Queenslandunknown unknown
    2d 8h

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar68Weekly Planes
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,253.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and North Queensland, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to North Queensland. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), walk to Townsville Airport, take the line 222 bus to Breakwater Terminal, take the bus to Charters Towers, then travel to North Queensland. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to North Queensland via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Townsville, Townsville station, and Charters Towers station in around 2d 2h.

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