There are 4 ways to get from South Townsville to Forrest Beach by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Townsville to Inghambus Cairns
1h 46m$105–145Drive 133.2 km
cheapest- Drive from South Townsville to Forrest Beachcar 133.2 km
1h 38m$24–35Train
- Take the train from Townsville to Inghamtrain Spirit of Queensland
3h 17m$94–496Bus via Townsville
- Take the bus from Townsville to Inghambus Au050-1
1h 59m$91–121
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Townsville to Forrest Beach is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from South Townsville to Forrest Beach is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from South Townsville to Forrest Beach. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Ingham via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from South Townsville to Forrest Beach. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Ingham via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between South Townsville and Forrest Beach is 132 km. The road distance is 133.2 km.
The best way to get from South Townsville to Forrest Beach without a car is to bus which takes 1h 46m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from South Townsville to Forrest Beach, including transfers.
South Townsville to Forrest Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Townsville station.
South Townsville to Forrest Beach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Townsville station.
The best way to get from South Townsville to Forrest Beach is to bus which takes 1h 46m and costs $100 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $500 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between South Townsville, QLD, Australia and Forrest Beach, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Townsville to Ingham 4 times a day. Tickets cost $28–45 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Townsville to Ingham 4 times a week. Tickets cost $18–401 and the journey takes 1h 58m.
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Townsville to Ingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–401
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $23–45
- AChoice
- $20–26
- Gold Class
- $320
- Heritage Class
- $401
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Townsville to Ingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Advantage
- $28–45
- Flexible
- $30–45
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Townsville to Ingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Ingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
South Townsville to Forrest Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Ingham station.
South Townsville to Forrest Beach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Ingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Townsville to Forrest Beach is 133 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from South Townsville to Forrest Beach.
There are 15+ hotels available in Forrest Beach.