What is the cheapest way to get from Townsville to Geelong?

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Geelong is to fly and shuttle which costs $210 - $600 and takes 4h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Townsville to Geelong?

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Geelong is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 53m and costs $210 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Geelong?

No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Geelong station. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Geelong Station/Railway Tce via Brisbane, Sydney Central Station and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.

Is there a direct train between Townsville and Geelong?

No, there is no direct train from Townsville to Geelong station. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Geelong Station via Roma Street Station, Central Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 34m.

How far is it from Townsville to Geelong?

The distance between Townsville and Geelong is 2138 km. The road distance is 2497.8 km.

How do I travel from Townsville to Geelong without a car?

The best way to get from Townsville to Geelong without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 47h 34m and costs $310 - $5,500.

How long does it take to get from Townsville to Geelong?

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Townsville to Geelong, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Geelong bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Townsville to Geelong train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Townsville to Geelong?

The best way to get from Townsville to Geelong is to train via Sydney which takes 47h 34m and costs $310 - $5,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $500 - $800 and takes 2 days 8h, you could also fly, which costs $320 - $1,300 and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Townsville to Geelong bus arrive?

Townsville to Geelong bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Townsville and Geelong?

Geelong is 1h ahead of Townsville. It is currently 11:49 AM in Townsville and 12:49 PM in Geelong.

Where does the Townsville to Geelong train arrive?

Townsville to Geelong train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Townsville to Geelong?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Geelong is 2498 km. It takes approximately 29h 2m to drive from Townsville to Geelong.

Where can I stay near Geelong?

There are 955+ hotels available in Geelong.

Townsville to Geelong - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus

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Fly to Melbourne Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane TSV - MEL
2. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong stationshuttle
4h 53m
$215–579
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain
47h 34m
$312–5,400
Bus
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus
4. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus
2d 8h
$506–767
Drive 2,497.8 km
1. Drive from Townsville to Geelongcar 2,497.8 km
29h 2m
$518–748
Fly to Avalon Airport
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane TSV - AVV
7h 7m
$324–1,259
Train
1. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain
3d
$2,748–8,611
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain
3d 5h
$2,810–3,987

Townsville to Geelong by train

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Distance: 2,138.1 km
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Geelong, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Townsville to Geelong Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 47h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Townsville to Geelong Station/Railway Tce via Brisbane, Sydney Central Station, Melbourne, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 2d 8h.

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