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

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

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  1. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Kiama Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane SYD - TSV
    7h 8m
    $217–547

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Kiama Station to Central Stationtrain train Sco
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    38h 32m
    $242–5,174

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nowra to Central Stationbus bus Pm1
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus
    41h 31m
    $365–688

  4. Drive  2,202.8 km

    1. Drive from Nowra to Townsvillecar car 2,202.8 km
    25h 23m
    $402–581

  5. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Nowra to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane OAG - TSV
    9h 21m
    $557–933

  6. Bus, train, bus to Canberra International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nowra Bus Terminal, Stewart Pl to Leighton Gardens, Argyle Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Moss Vale Station to Goulburn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Goulburn Station, Coach Stop to Canberra Airport, Terminal Avbus bus
    4. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane CBR - TSV
    10h 55m
    $342–813

  7. Bus via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Nowra to Central Stationbus bus Pm1
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    47h 35m
    $365–538

Nowra to Townsville by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration38h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$242Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,838.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Nowra Post Office, Berry St to Townsville via Bomaderry Station, Bomaderry Station, Kiama Station, Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 38h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nowra to Townsville via Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 41h 31m.

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