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How to get fromSwan Hill to Townsvilleby train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Swan Hill to Townsville by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train to Melbourne Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Swan Hill Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MEL - TSV
    9h 13m
    $219–503

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus bus
    2. Take the train from Albury Station to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    2d 1h
    $261–5,394

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St to Benalla Station/Mackellar Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Benalla Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus
    2d 5h
    $389–757

  4. Drive 2,183.9 km

    1. Drive from Swan Hill to Townsvillecar car 2,183.9 km
    25h 23m
    $389–562

  5. Bus to Albury, fly

    1. Take the bus from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus bus
    2. Fly from Albury (ABX) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane ABX - TSV
    12h 37m
    $508–1,138

  6. Train to Bendigo Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Swan Hill Station to Bendigo Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Bendigo Airport (BXG) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane BXG - TSV
    13h 46m
    $395–1,219

  7. Bus via Albury

    1. Take the bus from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albury station to Liverpoolbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    2d 11h
    $409–585

Swan Hill to Townsville by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$261Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,422 km
  • Duration: 9h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St to Townsville via Benalla Station, Coach Stop, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 2d 5h.

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