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How to get fromPerth to Townsville Cityby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Perth to Townsville City by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane PER - TSV
    9h 20m
    $445–706

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Perth to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    5d 3h
    $1,072–16,640

  3. Drive 4,520.5 km

    1. Drive from Perth to Townsville Citycar car 4,520.5 km
    2d 3h
    $813–1,174

  4. Train, bus via Albury

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    2. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albury Station, Coach Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus
    5d 12h
    $1,006–10,525

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    6d 9h
    $2,884–22,856

Perth to Townsville City by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration5d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,072Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,402.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 20m

What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Townsville City, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Townsville Airport (TSV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Perth to Townsville via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 5d 3h.

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