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How to get fromTownsville to Burketownby plane or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Townsville to Burketown by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Normanton, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Normanton (NTN)plane plane TSV - NTN
    2. Drive from Normanton (NTN) to Burketowncar car
    6h 54m
    $518–1,168

  2. Drive 999.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Townsville to Burketowncar car 999.1 km
    13h 26m
    $179–259

  3. Fly to Cloncurry Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cloncurry Airport (CNJ)plane plane TSV - CNJ
    2. Drive from Cloncurry Airport (CNJ) to Burketowncar car
    7h 8m
    $435–1,194

  4. Fly to Doomadgee Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Doomadgee Airport (DMD)plane plane TSV - DMD
    2. Drive from Doomadgee Airport (DMD) to Burketowncar car
    5h 16m
    $318–1,052

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Normanton (NTN) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$478Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Townsville to Burketown.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 852.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Townsville to Burketown. However, you can fly to Normanton (NTN) then drive to Burketown. Alternatively, you can drive from Townsville to Burketown in around 13h 26m.

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