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

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There are 6 ways to get from Townsville to Barcaldine by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Barcaldine Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI)plane plane TSV - BCI
    5h 20m
    $550–1,100

  2. Drive 611 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Townsville to Barcaldinecar car 611 km
    8h 28m
    $110–158

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Rockhamptonbus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Barcaldinebus bus Longreach
    20h 30m
    $187–459

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Rockhamptontrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Barcaldinetrain train Spirit of the Outback
    22h 40m
    $145–4,780

  5. Fly to Blackall Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Blackall Airport (BKQ)plane plane TSV - BKQ
    2. Take the bus from Blackall to Barcaldinebus bus
    9h 27m
    $452–1,296

  6. Bus via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Rockhamptonbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Barcaldinebus bus Longreach
    21h
    $201–384

Townsville to Barcaldine by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration20h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$187Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 502.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Townsville to Barcaldine via Rockhampton in around 20h 30m.

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