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How to get fromMuswellbrook to Townsvilleby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Muswellbrook to Townsville by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Muswellbrook Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane NTL - TSV
    7h 46m
    $252–618

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Muswellbrook Station to Maitland Stationtrain train Hun
    2. Take the train from Maitland Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    33h 7m
    $218–5,148

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Muswellbrook Station, Stand C to Thornton Station, Karuah Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hexham to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus
    41h 36m
    $302–497

  4. Drive  1,816.8 km

    1. Drive from Muswellbrook to Townsvillecar car 1,816.8 km
    20h 43m
    $325–469

  5. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Muswellbrook Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane SYD - TSV
    7h 44m
    $232–507

  6. Train to Tamworth, fly

    1. Take the train from Muswellbrook Station to Tamworth Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane TMW - TSV
    8h 21m
    $647–869

  7. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Muswellbrook to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane OAG - TSV
    8h 54m
    $604–927

  8. Train, bus to Armidale, fly

    1. Take the train from Muswellbrook Station to Tamworth Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Armidale Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane ARM - TSV
    12h 9m
    $542–889

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Muswellbrook Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train Hun
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus bus
    41h 40m
    $353–867

Muswellbrook to Townsville by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration33h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$218Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,737.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Muswellbrook, NSW, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Muswellbrook Station to Townsville via Maitland Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 33h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Muswellbrook Station, Stand C to Townsville via Thornton Station, Karuah St, Thornton Station, Hexham Station, Hexham, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 41h 36m.

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