There are 4 ways to get from Townsville to Forrest Beach by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Townsville to Inghambus Cairns
1h 46m$105–145Drive 129.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Townsville to Forrest Beachcar 129.4 km
1h 33m$24–34Train
- Take the train from Townsville to Inghamtrain Spirit of Queensland
2h 12m$94–495Bus via Townsville
- Take the bus from Townsville to Inghambus Au050-1
1h 59m$91–121
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Forrest Beach is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Townsville to Forrest Beach is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Forrest Beach. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Ingham via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Townsville to Forrest Beach. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Ingham via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Townsville and Forrest Beach is 132 km. The road distance is 129.4 km.
The best way to get from Townsville to Forrest Beach without a car is to bus which takes 1h 46m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Townsville to Forrest Beach, including transfers.
Townsville to Forrest Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Townsville station.
Townsville to Forrest Beach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Townsville station.
The best way to get from Townsville to Forrest Beach is to bus which takes 1h 46m and costs $100 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $500 and takes 2h 12m.
What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Forrest Beach, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Townsville to Ingham 4 times a day. Tickets cost $28–45 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Townsville to Ingham 4 times a week. Tickets cost $18–401 and the journey takes 1h 58m.
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Townsville to Ingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–401
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $23–45
- AChoice
- $20–26
- Gold Class
- $320
- Heritage Class
- $401
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Townsville to Ingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Advantage
- $28–45
- Flexible
- $30–45
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Townsville to Ingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Ingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Townsville to Forrest Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Ingham station.
Townsville to Forrest Beach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Ingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Forrest Beach is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Townsville to Forrest Beach.
There are 15+ hotels available in Forrest Beach.