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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MEL - TSV
    4h 29m
    $198–488

  2. Train

    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
    45h 48m
    $277–5,393

  3. Bus

    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 Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus
    2d 2h
    $489–895

  4. Drive 2,438.2 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Townsvillecar car 2,438.2 km
    28h 23m
    $437–631

  5. Bus via Cabramatta

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    2d 7h
    $402–551

Melbourne to Townsville by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration45h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$277Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,076.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Townsville via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 45h 48m.

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