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How to get fromTownsville to Herbertonby train, car, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Townsville to Herberton by train, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, drive

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    1. Take the train from Townsville to Babindatrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Drive from Babinda to Herbertoncar car
    6h 50m
    $58–1,075

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Herbertonbus bus Cairns
    8h 43m
    $80–132

  3. Drive 344.5 km

    1. Drive from Townsville to Herbertoncar car 344.5 km
    4h 7m
    $61–89

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane TSV - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Herbertonbus bus
    5h 30m
    $221–406

  5. Bus via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Herbertonbus bus Cairns
    8h 45m
    $83–124

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Herbertonbus bus Cairns
    9h 30m
    $76–1,317

Townsville to Herberton by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 386.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Herberton, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Townsville to Herberton via Cairns and Cairns Central Station in around 8h 43m.

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