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

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

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  1. Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane TSV - MCY
    7h 13m
    $333–740

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Townsville to Nambourtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    19h 5m
    $132–4,517

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Mooloolababus bus Au050-1 / ...
    22h 22m
    $206–302

  4. Drive  1,261.4 km

    1. Drive from Townsville to Caloundracar car 1,261.4 km
    14h 54m
    $229–330

  5. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane TSV - BNE
    2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    5h 31m
    $155–412

  6. Bus via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Mooloolababus bus Brisbane
    24h 13m
    $202–540

Townsville to Caloundra by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration19h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,073.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 13m

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

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Townsville to Nambour 4 times a week. Tickets cost $130–4,515 and the journey takes 17h 15m.

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