How far is it from Townsville to Dunk Island?

The distance between Townsville and Dunk Island is 242 km.

How do I travel from Townsville to Dunk Island without a car?

The best way to get from Townsville to Dunk Island without a car is to bus and travel which takes 3h 55m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Townsville to Dunk Island?

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Townsville to Dunk Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dunk Island?

There are 161+ hotels available in Dunk Island.

Townsville to Dunk Island - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Townsville to Dunk Island by bus, unknown, train, plane, or shuttle

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Bus, travel
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1. Take the bus from Townsville to Mission Beachbus Cairns
2. Walk from Mission Beach to Dunk Islandunknown
3h 55m
Train, travel
1. Take the train from Townsville to Tullytrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Walk from Tully to Dunk Islandunknown
4h 9m
Fly to Palm Island Airport, travel
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Palm Island Airport (PMK)plane TSV - PMK
2. Walk from Palm Island Airport (PMK) to Dunk Islandunknown
2h 23m
Fly to Cairns, shuttle, travel
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane TSV - CNS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Cairns Airport to Mission Beachshuttle
3. Walk from Mission Beach to Dunk Islandunknown
5h 15m

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Palm Island Airport (PMK) flights

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Distance: 241.8 km
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Dunk Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Townsville to Dunk Island. However, you can take the bus to Mission Beach then travel to Dunk Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Townsville to Dunk Island via Tully in around 4h 9m.

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