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How to get fromTownsville to Herbert Riverby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Townsville to Herbert River by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Inghambus bus Cairns
    2. Take the taxi from Ingham to Herbert Rivertaxi taxi
    1h 58m
    $125–175

  2. Drive 134.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Townsville to Herbert Rivercar car 134.1 km
    1h 45m
    $24–35

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Inghamtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2h 25m
    $114–520

  4. Bus, taxi via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Inghambus bus Au050-1
    2. Take the taxi from Ingham to Herbert Rivertaxi taxi
    2h 12m
    $111–146

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  • Distance: 137.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Herbert River, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Townsville to Ingham 4 times a week. Tickets cost $18–401 and the journey takes 1h 58m.

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