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How to get fromTownsville to Borroloolaby plane, taxi, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Townsville to Borroloola by plane, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Townsville Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mac Arthur River (MCV)plane plane TSV - MCV
    2. Take the taxi from Mac Arthur River (MCV) to Borroloolataxi taxi
    9h 33m
    $728–2,248

  2. Drive 1,493.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Townsville to Borroloolacar car 1,493.7 km
    27h 20m
    $268–387

  3. Train to Cairns, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mac Arthur River (MCV)plane plane CNS - MCV
    3. Take the taxi from Mac Arthur River (MCV) to Borroloolataxi taxi
    18h 33m
    $706–3,067

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mac Arthur River (MCV) flights

Calendar1Weekly Planes
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$568Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,243.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 33m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Borroloola, NT, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Townsville to Borroloola. However, you can fly to Mac Arthur River (MCV) then take the taxi to Borroloola. Alternatively, you can drive from Townsville to Borroloola in around 27h 20m.

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