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How to get fromSurfers Paradise to Townsvilleby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Surfers Paradise to Townsville by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane BNE - TSV
    5h 28m
    $140–438

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    21h 30m
    $142–4,902

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus Au050-1 / ...
    25h 21m
    $233–396

  4. Drive 1,410.4 km

    1. Drive from Surfers Paradise to Townsvillecar car 1,410.4 km
    16h 36m
    $252–363

  5. Fly from Gold Coast Airport

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane OOL - TSV
    7h 9m
    $382–752

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus bus Townsville / ...
    27h
    $212–492

Surfers Paradise to Townsville by tram and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration21h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,211 km
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Townsville via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, and Roma Street in around 21h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Townsville via Brisbane and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 25h 21m.

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