What is the cheapest way to get from Townsville to Ellis Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Ellis Beach is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 4h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Townsville to Ellis Beach?

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Ellis Beach is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs $300 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Ellis Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Ellis Beach. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Veivers Rd near Captain Cook Hwy hail 'n' ride via Cairns City bus station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Townsville and Ellis Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Townsville to Ellis Beach station. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

How far is it from Townsville to Ellis Beach?

The distance between Townsville and Ellis Beach is 314 km. The road distance is 372.3 km.

How do I travel from Townsville to Ellis Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Townsville to Ellis Beach without a car is to bus which takes 6h 51m and costs $70 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Townsville to Ellis Beach?

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Townsville to Ellis Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Ellis Beach bus from?

Townsville to Ellis Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Townsville station.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Ellis Beach train from?

Townsville to Ellis Beach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Townsville station.

Train, bus or fly from Townsville to Ellis Beach?

The best way to get from Townsville to Ellis Beach is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs $300 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 51m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $1,500 and takes 6h 52m.

Where does the Townsville to Ellis Beach bus arrive?

Townsville to Ellis Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Cairns station.

Where does the Townsville to Ellis Beach train arrive?

Townsville to Ellis Beach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Townsville to Ellis Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Ellis Beach is 372 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Townsville to Ellis Beach.

Where can I stay near Ellis Beach?

There are 1007+ hotels available in Ellis Beach.

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane TSV - CNS
1h 26m
$304–505
Drive 372.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Townsville to Ellis Beachcar 372.3 km
4h 34m
$67–97
Bus
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
6h 51m
$72–110
Train
1. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
6h 52m
$166–1,417
Bus via Townsville (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairnsbus Cairns
7h 1m
$85–152

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Distance: 314.4 km
Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Ellis Beach, QLD, Australia?

Regional Express and Qantas fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Townsville to Cairns twice daily. Tickets cost $50–90 and the journey takes 5h 28m.

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