There are 5 ways to get from Surry Hills to Townsville by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane SYD - TSV
3h 57m$178–452Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
33h 46m$210–5,149Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus Au050-1 / ...
37h 21m$359–670Drive 2,058.2 km
- Drive from Surry Hills to Townsvillecar 2,058.2 km
23h 38m$368–531Bus via Chatswood
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus Pm16
43h 28m$304–447
Surry Hills to Townsville by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Surry Hills to Townsville is to fly which costs $170 - $460 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Surry Hills to Townsville is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $170 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Surry Hills station to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Townsville via Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Surry Hills station to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Townsville via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 46m.
The distance between Surry Hills and Townsville is 1697 km. The road distance is 2058.2 km.
The best way to get from Surry Hills to Townsville without a car is to train which takes 33h 46m and costs $210 - $5,500.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Surry Hills to Townsville, including transfers.
Surry Hills to Townsville bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Surry Hills to Townsville train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Surry Hills to Townsville is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $170 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $5,500 and takes 33h 46m, you could also bus, which costs $350 - $700 and takes 37h 21m.
What companies run services between Surry Hills, NSW, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Townsville via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 33h 46m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $330–650
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–440
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–440
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–440
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–340
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–4,904
- 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
- $140–190
- AChoice
- $240–310
- Gold Class
- $3,916
- Heritage Class
- $4,904
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Advantage
- $160–250
- Flexible
- $210–300
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $220–370
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Chatswood to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Surry Hills to Townsville bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Surry Hills to Townsville train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Surry Hills to Townsville is 2058 km. It takes approximately 23h 38m to drive from Surry Hills to Townsville.
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