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How to get fromSydney to North Queenslandby plane, bus, unknown, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to North Queensland by plane, bus, unknown, or train

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport, bus, travel

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane SYD - TSV
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towersbus bus
    3. Walk from Charters Towers to North Queenslandunknown unknown
    8h 18m

  2. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Townsville station to Charters Towers Showgroundsbus bus
    4. Walk from Charters Towers Showgrounds to North Queenslandunknown unknown
    37h 22m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towersbus bus
    4. Walk from Charters Towers to North Queenslandunknown unknown
    41h 18m

  4. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane NTL - TSV
    3. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towersbus bus
    4. Walk from Charters Towers to North Queenslandunknown unknown
    13h 8m

  5. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Townsville station to Charters Towers stationtrain train
    4. Walk from Charters Towers station to North Queenslandunknown unknown
    38h 18m

  6. Bus, travel via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stockland Shopping Centre to Charters Towers Showgroundsbus bus
    4. Walk from Charters Towers Showgrounds to North Queenslandunknown unknown
    45h 26m

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar85Weekly Planes
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,878.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and North Queensland, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to North Queensland. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), walk to Townsville Airport, take the line 222 bus to Breakwater Terminal, take the bus to Charters Towers, then travel to North Queensland. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to North Queensland via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Townsville, Townsville station, and Charters Towers Showgrounds in around 37h 22m.

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