There are 5 ways to get from Townsville to Einasleigh by train, car, bus, taxi, or plane
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Train, drive, bus, taxi
best- Take the train from Townsville to Tullytrain
- Drive from Tully to Ravenshoecar
- Take the bus from Ravenshoe to Mount Surprisebus
- Take the taxi from Mount Surprise to Einasleightaxi
8h 45m$404–1,226Drive 375.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Townsville to Einasleighcar 375.8 km
5h 55m$67–97Fly, bus, taxi
- Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane TSV - CNS
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mount Surprisebus
- Take the taxi from Mount Surprise to Einasleightaxi
9h 20m$573–839Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Townsville to Cairnsbus
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mount Surprisebus
- Take the taxi from Mount Surprise to Einasleightaxi
12h 33m$430–562Bus, taxi via Townsville
- Take the bus from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mount Surprisebus
- Take the taxi from Mount Surprise to Einasleightaxi
12h 35m$433–554
Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Einasleigh is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Townsville to Einasleigh is to drive which takes 5h 55m and costs $65 - $100.
The distance between Townsville and Einasleigh is 573 km. The road distance is 375.8 km.
The best way to get from Townsville to Einasleigh without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 12h 33m and costs $430 - $600.
It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Townsville to Einasleigh, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Einasleigh is 376 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Townsville to Einasleigh.
What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Einasleigh, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Townsville to Einasleigh. However, you can take the train to Tully, drive to Ravenshoe, take the bus to Mount Surprise, then take the taxi to Einasleigh. Alternatively, you can drive from Townsville to Einasleigh in around 5h 55m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Townsville Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–320
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Townsville Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Townsville to Tully
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–761
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $30–55
- AChoice
- $35–50
- Gold Class
- $608
- Heritage Class
- $761
- Phone
- (07) 3036 2070
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Ravenshoe to Mount Surprise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Mount Surprise
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Mount Surprise
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Mount Surprise
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Townsville to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Townsville to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $310–370
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