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

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There are 7 ways to get from Mount Gambier to Townsville by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Mount Gambier Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MGB - TSV
    7h 15m
    $210–674

  2. Bus, train to Melbourne Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Melton Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MEL - TSV
    11h
    $192–501

  3. Bus, train via Sydney

    1. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    4. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    5. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    2d 4h
    $287–5,441

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus
    2d 9h
    $544–1,088

  5. Drive 2,622.7 km

    1. Drive from Mount Gambier to Townsvillecar car 2,622.7 km
    30h 46m
    $469–677

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jubillee Hwy East - North East side to Adelaide Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    3d 11h
    $2,246–18,020

  7. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Jubillee Hwy East - North East side to Adelaide Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    3d 17h
    $2,285–13,379

Mount Gambier to Townsville by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$287Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,148.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Mount Gambier, SA, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?

Regional Express, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Townsville Airport (TSV) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Townsville via Ballarat, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 2d 9h.

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