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How to get fromTownsville to Daintreeby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Townsville to Daintree by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Daintree River Ferrybus bus Cairns
    8h 49m
    $120–174

  2. Drive  454.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Townsville to Daintreecar car 454.5 km
    5h 39m
    $83–120

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Mossmanbus bus Cairns
    9h 7m
    $168–1,427

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane TSV - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Daintree River Ferrybus bus
    5h 36m
    $267–499

  5. Bus via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Daintree River Ferrybus bus Cairns
    8h 51m
    $130–182

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 480.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Townsville to Daintree via Cairns, Cairns, and Daintree River Ferry in around 8h 49m.

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