There are 6 ways to get from Townsville to Anakie by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Emerald Airport, bus
best- Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane TSV - EMD
- Take the bus from Emerald to Anakiebus
6h 1m$534–875Drive 610.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Townsville to Anakiecar 610.3 km
7h$109–157Train
- Take the train from Townsville to Rockhamptontrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Anakietrain Spirit of the Outback
16h 21m$120–3,780Bus
- Take the bus from Townsville to Rockhamptonbus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Anakiebus Longreach
17h 15m$152–369Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive
- Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane TSV - MOV
- Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Anakiecar
6h 40m$450–1,320Bus via Townsville
- Take the bus from Townsville to Rockhamptonbus Au050-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Anakiebus Longreach
17h 45m$160–280
Townsville to Anakie by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Anakie is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Townsville to Anakie is to fly and bus which takes 6h 1m and costs $500 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Anakie. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Anakie via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Townsville to Anakie. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Anakie via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 21m.
The distance between Townsville and Anakie is 552 km. The road distance is 610.3 km.
The best way to get from Townsville to Anakie without a car is to train which takes 16h 21m and costs $120 - $3,800.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Townsville to Anakie, including transfers.
Townsville to Anakie bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Townsville station.
Townsville to Anakie train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Townsville station.
The best way to get from Townsville to Anakie is to train which takes 16h 21m and costs $120 - $3,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $370 and takes 17h 15m.
What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Anakie, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Townsville to Anakie via Rockhampton in around 16h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Townsville to Anakie via Rockhampton in around 17h 15m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Townsville Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–950
Flights from Townsville Airport to Emerald Airport via Cairns, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–950
Flights from Townsville Airport to Emerald Airport via Mount Isa, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–950
Flights from Townsville Airport to Emerald Airport via Mackay, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–950
Flights from Townsville Airport to Emerald Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–950
Flights from Townsville Airport to Moranbah Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Wednesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $410–2,200
Flights from Townsville Airport to Moranbah Airport via Mackay, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,200
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Townsville Airport to Moranbah Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,600
- Website
- skytrans.com.au
Flights from Townsville Airport to Moranbah Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,600
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Townsville Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $470–700
- Website
- allianceairlines.com.au
Flights from Townsville Airport to Moranbah Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,300
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Townsville to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–2,580
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $80–110
- AChoice
- $130–170
- Gold Class
- $2,060
- Heritage Class
- $2,580
Train from Rockhampton to Anakie
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $40–1,172
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $40–65
- AChoice
- $55–75
- Gold Class
- $936
- Heritage Class
- $1,172
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Emerald to Anakie
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $21–35
- Advantage
- $17–25
- Flexible
- $16–24
Bus from Townsville to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $120–170
- Advantage
- $140–210
- Flexible
- $180–260
Bus from Rockhampton to Anakie
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $55–85
- Advantage
- $60–95
- Flexible
- $75–110
Bus from Rockhampton to Anakie
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $55–85
- Advantage
- $60–95
- Flexible
- $75–110
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Townsville to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Townsville to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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More Questions & Answers
Townsville to Anakie bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Townsville to Anakie train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Anakie is 610 km. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Townsville to Anakie.
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