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

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to North Queensland by plane, bus, unknown, or train

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  1. Fly to Townsville Airport, 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 39m

  2. Train, bus, 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 bus from Townsville station to Charters Towers Showgroundsbus bus
    5. Walk from Charters Towers Showgrounds to North Queenslandunknown unknown
    2d 1h

  3. Bus, train, travel

    1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus 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 4h

  4. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane MEL - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Townsville station to Charters Towers Showgroundsbus bus
    4. Walk from Charters Towers Showgrounds to North Queenslandunknown unknown
    12h 21m

  5. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney 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 6h

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

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,253.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 39m

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 Showgrounds in around 2d 1h.

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