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

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Brisbane is to fly which costs $140 - $410 and takes 2h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Brisbane is to fly which takes 2h 27m and costs $140 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Brisbane?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Townsville and arriving at Brisbane. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25h.

Is there a direct train between Townsville and Brisbane?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Townsville and arriving at Roma Street. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 19h 4m.

How far is it from Townsville to Brisbane?

The distance between Townsville and Brisbane is 1127 km. The road distance is 1333.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Townsville to Brisbane without a car is to train which takes 19h 4m and costs $140 - $4,900.

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

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Townsville to Brisbane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Brisbane bus from?

Townsville to Brisbane bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Townsville station.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Brisbane train from?

Townsville to Brisbane train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Townsville station.

Train, bus or fly from Townsville to Brisbane?

The best way to get from Townsville to Brisbane is to fly which takes 2h 27m and costs $140 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $4,900 and takes 19h 4m, you could also bus, which costs $190 - $550 and takes 25h.

Where does the Townsville to Brisbane bus arrive?

Townsville to Brisbane bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

Where does the Townsville to Brisbane train arrive?

Townsville to Brisbane train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Townsville to Brisbane?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Brisbane is 1334 km. It takes approximately 15h 44m to drive from Townsville to Brisbane.

How do I get a train ticket from Townsville to Brisbane?

Book your Townsville to Brisbane train tickets online with 12go.asia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Townsville to Brisbane?

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Where can I stay near Brisbane?

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There are 4 ways to get from Townsville to Brisbane by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane TSV - BNE
2h 27m
$145–408
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
19h 4m
$140–4,904
Bus
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbanebus Brisbane
25h
$190–550
Drive 1,333.9 km
1. Drive from Townsville to Brisbanecar 1,333.9 km
15h 44m
$240–346

Townsville to Brisbane by train

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19h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,126.6 km
Duration: 2h 27m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Townsville to Roma Street 4 times a week. Tickets cost $140–4,904 and the journey takes 19h 4m.

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