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How to get fromTownsville to Atherton Tablelandby plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Townsville to Atherton Tableland by plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane TSV - CNS
    2. Drive from Cairns-Airport-CNS to Atherton Tablelandcar car
    2h 36m
    $207–381

  2. Drive 363.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Townsville to Atherton Tablelandcar car 363.3 km
    4h 32m
    $65–93

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Gordonvalebus bus Au050-1
    2. Take the taxi from Gordonvale to Atherton Tablelandtaxi taxi
    6h 12m
    $205–274

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Gordonvaletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the taxi from Gordonvale to Atherton Tablelandtaxi taxi
    7h 8m
    $204–1,386

  5. Bus, taxi via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Gordonvalebus bus Cairns
    2. Take the taxi from Gordonvale to Atherton Tablelandtaxi taxi
    6h 27m
    $211–321

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 380 km
  • Duration: 2h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Townsville to Atherton Tableland. However, you can fly to Cairns (CNS) then drive to Atherton Tableland. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Gordonvale then take the taxi to Atherton Tableland.

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