What is the cheapest way to get from Townsville to Etty Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Etty Bay is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 3h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Townsville to Etty Bay?

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Etty Bay is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Etty Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Etty Bay. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Mourilyan via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Townsville and Etty Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Townsville to Etty Bay. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Innisfail via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Townsville to Etty Bay?

The distance between Townsville and Etty Bay is 285 km. The road distance is 255 km.

How do I travel from Townsville to Etty Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Townsville to Etty Bay without a car is to bus which takes 4h 4m and costs $55 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Townsville to Etty Bay?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Townsville to Etty Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Etty Bay bus from?

Townsville to Etty Bay bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Townsville station.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Etty Bay train from?

Townsville to Etty Bay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Townsville station.

Train or bus from Townsville to Etty Bay?

The best way to get from Townsville to Etty Bay is to bus which takes 4h 4m and costs $55 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $1,000 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Townsville to Etty Bay bus arrive?

Townsville to Etty Bay bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Mourilyan station.

Where does the Townsville to Etty Bay train arrive?

Townsville to Etty Bay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Innisfail station.

Can I drive from Townsville to Etty Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Etty Bay is 255 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Townsville to Etty Bay.

Where can I stay near Etty Bay?

There are 19+ hotels available in Etty Bay.

Townsville to Etty Bay - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Townsville to Etty Bay by bus, train, car, plane, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Mourilyanbus Pm16
4h 4m
$57–77
Drive 255 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Townsville to Etty Baycar 255 km
3h 1m
$46–66
Train
1. Take the train from Townsville to Innisfailtrain Spirit of Queensland
4h 52m
$72–988
Fly, shuttle
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane TSV - CNS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Cairns Airport to Mourilyanshuttle
4h 24m
$274–449
Bus via Innisfail (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Innisfailbus Cairns
4h 36m
$84–140

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS) flights

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Distance: 284.5 km
Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Etty Bay, QLD, Australia?

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Townsville to Mourilyan once daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Townsville to Innisfail 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35–943 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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