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How to get fromPalm Beach to Townsvilleby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Palm Beach to Townsville by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane BNE - TSV
    5h 19m
    $142–430

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    21h 21m
    $142–4,902

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Burleigh Heads to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus Au050-1 / ...
    26h 52m
    $232–386

  4. Drive 1,424.9 km

    1. Drive from Palm Beach to Townsvillecar car 1,424.9 km
    16h 43m
    $253–365

  5. Fly from Gold Coast Airport

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane OOL - TSV
    6h 47m
    $382–752

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus bus Townsville / ...
    27h 9m
    $212–492

Palm Beach to Townsville by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration21h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,224.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Palm Beach, QLD, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from KP McGrath Dr near Angelica St to Townsville via Varsity Lakes station, stop A, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, and Roma Street in around 21h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gold Coast Hwy at Fifteenth Avenue to Townsville via Burleigh Heads station, stop A, Burleigh Heads, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 26h 52m.

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