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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD)plane plane TSV - CPD
    16h 27m
    $350–1,020

  2. Train, bus via Sydney

    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 Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Coober Pedybus bus
    3d 2h
    $736–10,039

  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 Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Albury Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Adelaide to Coober Pedybus bus
    3d 4h
    $468–1,064

  4. Drive 2,221.7 km

    1. Drive from Townsville to Coober Pedycar car 2,221.7 km
    33h 42m
    $397–574

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Coober Pedybus bus
    5d 6h
    $3,472–23,185

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Coober Pedybus bus
    5d 10h
    $3,513–18,535

Townsville to Coober Pedy by train, foot, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration3d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$736Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,638.8 km
  • Duration: 16h 27m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Coober Pedy, SA, Australia?

Jetstar, Regional Express, and Qantas fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Townsville to Coober Pedy via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, and Adelaide in around 3d 4h.

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