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

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There are 6 ways to get from Penrith 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 Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane SYD - TSV
    4h 51m
    $184–462

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    35h 10m
    $210–5,158

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Town Hall, Park St, Stand Kbus bus N70
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus
    40h 5m
    $341–648

  4. Drive 2,028 km

    1. Drive from Penrith to Townsvillecar car 2,028 km
    23h 40m
    $360–519

  5. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Penrith to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane OAG - TSV
    8h
    $585–751

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    44h 17m
    $306–449

Penrith to Townsville by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration35h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$210Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,752.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a train from Penrith Station to Townsville via Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 35h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Townsville via Town Hall, Park St, Stand K, Town Hall Station, Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 40h 5m.

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