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How to get fromTownsville Airport (TSV) to Sydneyby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Sydney by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Sydney International Airport

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    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane TSV - SYD
    2h 50m
    $181–446

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    39h 49m
    $250–510

  3. Drive 2,060.4 km

    1. Drive from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Sydneycar car 2,060.4 km
    23h 41m
    $365–527

  4. Fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane TSV - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Epping Stationtrain train
    8h 16m
    $293–574

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus 3204 / ...
    40h 14m
    $246–356

  6. Bus, train via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    41h 39m
    $300–800

  7. Bus via Townsville City bus hub Stop B

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au001
    43h 7m
    $320–540

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Sydney by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration39h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$250Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,697.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Townsville Airport (TSV), Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Townsville Airport to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 via Townsville, Brisbane Roma Street, and Roma Street Station, Stand F in around 40h 14m.

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