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How to get fromMelbourne to Townsville Airport (TSV)by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Townsville Airport (TSV) by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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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
    $208–488

  2. Bus

    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
    2d 3h
    $424–743

  3. Train, bus via Townsville City bus hub Stop B

    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 bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus
    2d 3h
    $338–824

  4. Drive 2,442.1 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Townsville Airport (TSV)car car 2,442.1 km
    28h 28m
    $433–625

  5. Train, bus

    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 bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus bus
    2d 4h
    $348–984

  6. Bus via Campbellfield

    1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus bus
    2d 10h
    $438–782

Melbourne to Townsville Airport (TSV) by train and bus

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$348Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,076.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Townsville Airport (TSV), Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Townsville Airport via Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Breakwater Terminal in around 2d 3h.

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