What is the cheapest way to get from Townsville to Bluewater?

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Bluewater is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Townsville to Bluewater?

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Bluewater is to drive which takes 25 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Bluewater?

No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Bluewater. However, there are services departing from Flinders St at Knapp Street and arriving at Lynwood Ave near Dungurra Pl hail 'n' ride via Townsville Shopping Centre, Elizabeth Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from Townsville to Bluewater?

The distance between Townsville and Bluewater is 60 km. The road distance is 32.8 km.

How do I travel from Townsville to Bluewater without a car?

The best way to get from Townsville to Bluewater without a car is to line 233 bus which takes 2h 33m and costs $70 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Townsville to Bluewater?

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Townsville to Bluewater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Bluewater bus from?

Townsville to Bluewater bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Townsville Shopping Centre, Elizabeth Street station.

Where does the Townsville to Bluewater bus arrive?

Townsville to Bluewater bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Lynwood Ave near Dungurra Pl hail 'n' ride station.

Can I drive from Townsville to Bluewater?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Bluewater is 33 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Townsville to Bluewater.

Where can I stay near Bluewater?

There are 11+ hotels available in Bluewater.

Townsville to Bluewater - 3 ways to travel via line 233 bus, car, and taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Townsville to Bluewater by bus, car, or taxi

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Line 233 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Townsville Shopping Centre, Elizabeth Street to Lynwood Ave near Dungurra Pl hail 'n' ridebus 233
2h 33m
$72–92
Drive 32.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Townsville to Bluewatercar 32.8 km
25 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Townsville to Bluewatertaxi 32.8 km
25 min
$100–130

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Distance: 59.8 km
Duration: 2h 33m

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

Translink operates a bus from Townsville Shopping Centre, Elizabeth Street to Lynwood Ave near Dungurra Pl hail 'n' ride every 2 hours. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 59 min.

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