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

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  1. Bus to Whyalla Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Port Augusta to Whyallabus bus
    2. Fly from Whyalla Airport (WYA) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane WYA - TSV
    10h 11m
    $260–953

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Augusta to Adelaidebus bus
    2. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albury to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus
    2d 18h
    $520–1,065

  3. Bus, train via Adelaide

    1. Take the bus from Port Augusta to Cavanbus bus
    2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    3d 8h
    $2,303–18,018

  4. Drive  2,228.9 km

    1. Drive from Port Augusta to Townsvillecar car 2,228.9 km
    27h 43m
    $475–686

  5. Bus to Adelaide Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Port Augusta to Adelaidebus bus
    2. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane ADL - TSV
    11h 28m
    $376–1,067

  6. Bus to Port Lincoln Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Port Augusta to Port Lincolnbus bus
    2. Fly from Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane PLO - TSV
    14h 9m
    $413–1,347

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Stop 17 Stuart Hwy / Stokes Tce - North East side to Adelaide Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    3d 14h
    $2,305–13,373

Port Augusta to Townsville by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration3d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,303Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,870.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 11m

What companies run services between Port Augusta, SA, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Port Augusta to Townsville via 85 Franklin St, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Albury, Sydney International Airport, Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 2d 18h.

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