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How to get fromTownsville to Daintree National Parkby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Townsville to Daintree National Park 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 Wongabus bus Cairns
    8h 17m
    $77–122

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Wongabus bus Cairns
    9h 5m
    $75–1,312

  3. Drive 555.4 km

    1. Drive from Townsville to Daintree Rainforestcar car 555.4 km
    9h 42m
    $99–143

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane TSV - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Wongabus bus
    5h 5m
    $221–406

  5. Bus via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Wongabus bus Cairns
    8h 20m
    $82–119

Townsville to Daintree National Park by train, bus, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration9h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Townsville to Daintree National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 454.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Townsville to Wonga via Cairns, Cairns, and Wonga in around 8h 17m.

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