What is the cheapest way to get from Townsville to El Arish?

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to El Arish is to bus which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Townsville to El Arish?

The fastest way to get from Townsville to El Arish is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and El Arish?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Townsville and arriving at El Arish. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Townsville to El Arish?

The distance between Townsville and El Arish is 250 km. The road distance is 222.9 km.

How do I travel from Townsville to El Arish without a car?

The best way to get from Townsville to El Arish without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $40 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Townsville to El Arish?

The bus from Townsville to El Arish takes 3h 40m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Townsville to El Arish bus from?

Townsville to El Arish bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Townsville station.

Where does the Townsville to El Arish bus arrive?

Townsville to El Arish bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at El Arish station.

Can I drive from Townsville to El Arish?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to El Arish is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Townsville to El Arish.

How do I get a bus ticket from Townsville to El Arish?

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Where can I stay near El Arish?

There are 161+ hotels available in El Arish.

Townsville to El Arish - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Townsville to El Arish by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Townsville to El Arishbus Pm16
3h 40m
$40–60
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Townsville to Tullytrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the bus from Tully to El Arishbus Pm16
5h 22m
$49–785
Drive 222.9 km
1. Drive from Townsville to El Arishcar 222.9 km
2h 38m
$40–57
Fly, shuttle
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane TSV - CNS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Cairns Airport to El Arishshuttle
4h 45m
$265–430

Townsville to El Arish by bus

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Distance: 250.4 km
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and El Arish, QLD, Australia?

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Townsville to El Arish once daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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