There are 5 ways to get from Parramatta to Townsville by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane SYD - TSV
4h 20m$205–532Train
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
34h 45m$224–5,157Bus
- Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus 3105
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus Au050-1 / ...
40h 43m$278–423Drive 2,050.8 km
- Drive from Parramatta to Townsvillecar 2,050.8 km
23h 27m$372–537Bus via Central Station
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus Cairns / ...
45h 21m$364–808
Parramatta to Townsville by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Parramatta to Townsville is to bus which costs $270 - $430 and takes 40h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Parramatta to Townsville is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $200 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Parramatta station to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Parramatta Station, Stand A2 and arriving at Townsville via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Parramatta station to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Parramatta Station and arriving at Townsville via Strathfield Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 45m.
The distance between Parramatta and Townsville is 1720 km. The road distance is 2050.8 km.
The best way to get from Parramatta to Townsville without a car is to train which takes 34h 45m and costs $220 - $5,500.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Parramatta to Townsville, including transfers.
Parramatta to Townsville bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A.
Parramatta to Townsville train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Strathfield Station.
The best way to get from Parramatta to Townsville is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $200 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $5,500 and takes 34h 45m, you could also bus, which costs $270 - $430 and takes 40h 43m.
What companies run services between Parramatta, NSW, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Parramatta Station to Townsville via Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 34h 45m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–550
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–430
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–550
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $120–140
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–4,904
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $140–190
- AChoice
- $240–310
- Gold Class
- $3,916
- Heritage Class
- $4,904
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Roma Street Station, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–320
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $230–600
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $230–320
- Flexible
- $280–600
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Booking & Getting There
Parramatta to Townsville bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Roma Street Station, Stand F.
Townsville is 1h behind Parramatta. It is currently 9:24 PM in Parramatta and 8:24 PM in Townsville.
Parramatta to Townsville train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parramatta to Townsville is 2051 km. It takes approximately 23h 27m to drive from Parramatta to Townsville.
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