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How to get fromTownsville to Ilfracombeby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Townsville to Ilfracombe by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Longreach

    best
    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Longreach (LRE)plane plane TSV - LRE
    8h 5m
    $307–1,169

  2. Drive 691 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Townsville to Ilfracombecar car 691 km
    9h 18m
    $123–177

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Cloncurrybus bus Mount Isa
    2. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Ilfracombebus bus Brisbane
    18h 25m
    $212–450

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Rockhamptontrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Ilfracombetrain train Spirit of the Outback
    24h 38m
    $155–5,080

  5. Fly to Barcaldine Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI)plane plane TSV - BCI
    2. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Ilfracombebus bus
    7h 40m
    $606–1,047

  6. Fly to Winton Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Winton Airport (WIN)plane plane TSV - WIN
    2. Take the bus from Winton to Ilfracombebus bus
    5h 4m
    $314–687

  7. Fly to Blackall Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Blackall Airport (BKQ)plane plane TSV - BKQ
    2. Take the bus from Blackall to Ilfracombebus bus
    10h 22m
    $479–1,351

  8. Bus via Rockhampton

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Rockhamptonbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Ilfracombebus bus Longreach
    21h 55m
    $204–398

Townsville to Ilfracombe by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration18h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$212Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 561.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 5m

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

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Longreach (LRE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Townsville to Ilfracombe via Cloncurry in around 18h 25m.

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