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

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There are 3 ways to get from Townsville to Derby by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Broome (BME)plane plane TSV - BME
    2. Take the bus from Broome to Derbybus bus
    17h 41m
    $868–1,350

  2. Drive 3,602.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Townsville to Derbycar car 3,602.4 km
    35h 35m
    $638–921

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train
    4. Take the bus from Darwin to Derbybus bus
    8d 1h
    $6,485–26,411

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Broome (BME) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration18h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$583Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,810.5 km
  • Duration: 17h 41m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Derby, WA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Townsville to Derby. However, you can fly to Broome (BME), walk to Broome, then take the bus to Derby. Alternatively, you can take a train from Townsville to Derby via Roma Street, Brisbane, Adelaide, Adelaide Station, Darwin, and Darwin in around 8d 1h.

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