There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Townsville Airport (TSV) by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane SYD - TSV
4h 8m$178–452Bus via Brisbane
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus Pm16
38h 51m$320–561Drive 2,059.8 km
- Drive from Sydney to Townsville Airport (TSV)car 2,059.8 km
23h 41m$365–527Train, bus via Townsville City bus hub Stop B
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus Au050-1 / ...
39h 30m$271–580Train, bus
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus Townsville / ...
40h 7m$281–740Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus 3101 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus Townsville / ...
40h 51m$278–586
Sydney to Townsville Airport (TSV) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Townsville Airport (TSV) is to fly which costs $170 - $460 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Townsville Airport (TSV) is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $170 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Townsville Airport (TSV). However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Townsville Airport via Brisbane Roma Street and Breakwater Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 51m.
The distance between Sydney and Townsville Airport (TSV) is 1701 km. The road distance is 2059.8 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Townsville Airport (TSV) without a car is to bus via Brisbane which takes 38h 51m and costs $320 - $600.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Sydney to Townsville Airport (TSV), including transfers.
Sydney to Townsville Airport (TSV) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Townsville Airport (TSV) is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $170 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus via Brisbane, which costs $320 - $600 and takes 38h 51m.
Sydney to Townsville Airport (TSV) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Townsville Airport (TSV) is 2060 km. It takes approximately 23h 41m to drive from Sydney to Townsville Airport (TSV).
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Townsville Airport (TSV), Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Townsville Airport via Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Breakwater Terminal in around 38h 51m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $320–650
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–440
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–440
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–440
- 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
- $220–320
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Advantage
- $160–250
- Flexible
- $210–300
Bus from Brisbane to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–490
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $210–310
- Advantage
- $270–400
- Flexible
- $340–490
Bus from Brisbane to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–490
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $210–310
- Advantage
- $270–400
- Flexible
- $340–490
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–330
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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