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

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There are 7 ways to get from Townsville to Alpha by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly to Emerald Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane TSV - EMD
    2. Take the bus from Emerald to Alphabus bus
    7h 26m
    $558–919

  2. Drive 670.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Townsville to Alphacar car 670.8 km
    9h 20m
    $121–174

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Rockhamptonbus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Alphabus bus Longreach
    18h 40m
    $172–409

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Rockhamptontrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Alphatrain train Spirit of the Outback
    19h 35m
    $135–4,280

  5. Fly to Barcaldine Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI)plane plane TSV - BCI
    2. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Alphabus bus
    8h 24m
    $619–1,072

  6. Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane TSV - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Alphacar car
    9h 4m
    $446–1,291

  7. Bus via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Rockhamptonbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Alphabus bus Longreach
    19h 10m
    $186–334

Townsville to Alpha by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration18h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 677.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Alpha, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Townsville to Alpha via Rockhampton in around 18h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Townsville to Alpha via Rockhampton in around 19h 35m.

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