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How to get fromTownsville to Athertonby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Townsville to Gordonvaletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the taxi from Gordonvale to Athertontaxi taxi
    6h 53m
    $184–1,356

  2. Drive 349.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Townsville to Athertoncar car 349.2 km
    4h 13m
    $62–90

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Athertonbus bus Cairns
    8h 28m
    $78–122

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane TSV - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Athertonbus bus
    5h 15m
    $222–406

  5. Bus via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Athertonbus bus Cairns
    8h 30m
    $83–119

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Athertonbus bus Cairns
    9h 15m
    $76–1,312

Townsville to Atherton by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 374 km
  • Duration: 6h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Townsville to Atherton via Cairns and Cairns Central Station in around 8h 28m.

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