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How to get fromTownsville to Canberra (Station)by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Townsville to Canberra (Station) by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane TSV - CBR
    5h 36m
    $293–575

  2. Train

    cheapest
    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 train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain train 631 / ...
    39h 38m
    $240–5,209

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    43h 50m
    $320–595

  4. Drive 2,157.9 km

    1. Drive from Townsville to Canberra (Station)car car 2,157.9 km
    24h 28m
    $387–559

  5. Bus via Sydney Airport (SYD) (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus bus
    2d
    $460–998

Townsville to Canberra (Station) by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration39h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,816.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Canberra (Station), 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 train from Townsville to Canberra Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 39h 38m.

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