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

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

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  1. Fly to Canberra International Airport

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    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane TSV - CBR
    5h 11m
    $306–705

  2. Fly to Sydney International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane TSV - SYD
    2. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus bus
    6h 10m
    $229–549

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    38h 2m
    $261–5,214

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    45h 11m
    $361–567

  5. Drive  2,155.9 km

    1. Drive from Townsville to Canberracar car 2,155.9 km
    24h 22m
    $394–568

  6. Bus via Sydney Airport (SYD)

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus bus
    46h 50m
    $425–751

Townsville to Canberra by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration46h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$425Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,810.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Townsville to Canberra via Brisbane and Sydney Central Station in around 45h 11m.

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