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

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There are 5 ways to get from Port Lincoln to Townsville by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane PLO - TSV
    7h 51m
    $272–876

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lewis St / Washington St - North West side to Adelaide Central Bus Stationbus bus
    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
    2d 23h
    $398–1,071

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lewis St / Washington St - North West side to Adelaide Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    3d 14h
    $2,246–18,052

  4. Drive 2,569.8 km

    1. Drive from Port Lincoln to Townsvillecar car 2,569.8 km
    31h 18m
    $461–665

  5. Bus, train via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Lewis St / Washington St - North West 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 19h
    $2,285–13,411

Port Lincoln to Townsville by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration3d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,246Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,030.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 51m

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

Qantas, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) to Townsville Airport (TSV) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lewis St / Washington St - North West side to Townsville via 85 Franklin St, Albury Station, Coach Bay 1, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 2d 23h.

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