There are 6 ways to get from Nanango to Townsville by bus, train, plane, or car
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Bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Nanango to Caboolturebus
- Take the train from Caboolture station, platform 3 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane BNE - TSV
6h 34m$189–491Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Nanango to Caboolturebus
- Take the train from Caboolture to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
21h$169–4,844Bus
- Take the bus from Nanango to Caboolturebus
- Take the bus from Burpengary Bruce Highway to Townsvillebus Pm16
27h 24m$240–325Drive 1,223.5 km
- Drive from Nanango to Townsvillecar 1,223.5 km
14h 18m$263–380Drive to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, fly
- Drive from Nanango to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB)car
- Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane WTB - TSV
5h 41m$978–1,241Bus, train via Brisbane
- Take the bus from Nanango to Caboolturebus
- Take the train from Caboolture station, platform 3 to Central station, platform 5train
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus
27h 39m$260–385
Nanango to Townsville by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nanango to Townsville is to bus which costs $240 - $330 and takes 27h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Nanango to Townsville is to drive and fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $950 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Nanango to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Nanango and arriving at Townsville via Caboolture station, stop B and Burpengary Bruce Highway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 24m.
The distance between Nanango and Townsville is 1302 km. The road distance is 1223.5 km.
The best way to get from Nanango to Townsville without a car is to bus and train which takes 21h and costs $160 - $4,900.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Nanango to Townsville, including transfers.
Nanango to Townsville bus services, operated by Pursers Coaches, depart from Nanango station.
Nanango to Townsville bus services, operated by Pursers Coaches, arrive at Caboolture station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nanango to Townsville is 1224 km. It takes approximately 14h 18m to drive from Nanango to Townsville.
There are 568+ hotels available in Townsville.
What companies run services between Nanango, QLD, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Nanango to Townsville via Caboolture, Caboolture station, stop B, Eastern Service Rd at Creek Road, and Burpengary Bruce Highway in around 27h 24m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–950
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport via Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $280–950
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–950
Flights from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–400
Flights from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Train from Caboolture station, platform 3 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Caboolture station, platform 3 to Central station, platform 5
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Caboolture to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–4,717
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $130–180
- AChoice
- $230–300
- Gold Class
- $3,766
- Heritage Class
- $4,717
- Phone
- +61 7 4168 1533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pursers Coaches
Bus from Nanango to Caboolture
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Website
- Pursers Coaches
Bus from Nanango to Caboolture
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Website
- Pursers Coaches
Bus from Nanango to Caboolture
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Website
- Pursers Coaches
Bus from Nanango to Caboolture
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Website
- Pursers Coaches
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Burpengary Bruce Highway to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–280
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $220–340
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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