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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane SYD - TSV
    4h 8m
    $178–452

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    33h 46m
    $210–5,149

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus Au050-1 / ...
    37h 21m
    $359–670

  4. Drive 2,056 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Townsvillecar car 2,056 km
    23h 35m
    $369–532

  5. Train via Central Station

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    33h 49m
    $210–5,149

  6. Bus via Chatswood

    1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus Pm16
    43h 46m
    $303–444

Sydney to Townsville by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration33h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$210Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,701.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Sydney, 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.

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