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How to get fromTownsville to Airlie Beachby bus (Greyhound), train, car, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Townsville to Airlie Beach by bus (Greyhound), train, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Airlie Beachbus bus Brisbane
    4h 15m
    $40–100

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    4h 34m
    $40–939

  3. Drive 275.3 km

    1. Drive from Townsville to Airlie Beachcar car 275.3 km
    3h 21m
    $49–71

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane TSV - MKY
    2. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    5h 21m
    $262–640

  5. Bus via Bowen

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Bowenbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Bowen to Airlie Beachbus bus Pm19
    5h 15m
    $56–79

Townsville to Airlie Beach by bus

Calendar42Weekly Buses
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 286 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Townsville to Airlie Beach 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Townsville to Proserpine 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35–933 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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