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How to get fromTownsville to Adelaideby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Townsville to Adelaide by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane TSV - ADL
    6h 13m
    $290–618

  2. Train via Sydney

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    2d 13h
    $601–9,754

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus bus
    3. Take the bus from Liverpool to Albury stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus bus
    2d 15h
    $398–629

  4. Drive 2,496 km

    1. Drive from Townsville to Adelaidecar car 2,496 km
    28h 46m
    $449–648

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train Great Southern Rail
    4d 18h
    $3,342–22,905

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train Great Southern Rail
    4d 22h
    $3,383–18,255

Townsville to Adelaide by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$601Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,930.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Townsville to Adelaide Parklands via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 2d 13h.

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