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

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There are 6 ways to get from Nelson Bay to Townsville by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus to Newcastle Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Drbus bus
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane NTL - TSV
    6h 18m
    $284–605

  2. Bus, train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane SYD - TSV
    8h 37m
    $192–471

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Lambton Rd Opp Hunter School Of The Performing Artsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    33h 46m
    $206–5,141

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont Stbus bus 130 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus
    38h 36m
    $284–472

  5. Drive 1,979.7 km

    1. Drive from Nelson Bay to Townsvillecar car 1,979.7 km
    22h 48m
    $355–513

  6. Bus via Newcastle

    1. Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus bus 130 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus bus
    42h 32m
    $318–650

Nelson Bay to Townsville by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration33h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,631 km
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Townsville via Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, Hamilton Station, Broadmeadow Station, Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 38h 36m.

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