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How to get fromPortland to Townsvilleby bus, train, plane, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Townsville by bus, train, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, train to Melbourne Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MEL - TSV
    10h 17m
    $219–517

  2. Bus to Mount Gambier Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy Eastbus bus
    2. Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MGB - TSV
    9h 31m
    $211–690

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    4. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    5. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    2d 4h
    $286–5,429

  4. Bus, train via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    2d 8h
    $416–879

  5. Drive 2,612.9 km

    1. Drive from Portland to Townsvillecar car 2,612.9 km
    30h 33m
    $467–674

  6. Bus, train to Avalon Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane AVV - TSV
    13h 1m
    $266–885

  7. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy Eastbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jubillee Hwy East - North East side to Adelaide Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus
    3d 18h
    $2,316–13,496

Portland to Townsville by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$286Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,442.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 17m

What companies run services between Portland, VIC, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Townsville. However, you can take the bus to Warrnambool Station/Merri St, walk to Warrnambool Station, take the train to Southern Cross Station, walk to Skybus Coach Terminal, take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, then fly to Townsville Airport (TSV). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St to Townsville via Warrnambool Station/Merri St, Warrnambool Station, Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 2d 4h.

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