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

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Innisfail is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 3h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Innisfail is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Innisfail?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Townsville and arriving at Innisfail. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Townsville and Innisfail?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Townsville and arriving at Innisfail. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Townsville to Innisfail?

The distance between Townsville and Innisfail is 286 km. The road distance is 257.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Townsville to Innisfail without a car is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs $40 - $100.

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

The bus from Townsville to Innisfail takes 4h 25m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Innisfail bus from?

Townsville to Innisfail bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Townsville station.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Innisfail train from?

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

Train or bus from Townsville to Innisfail?

The best way to get from Townsville to Innisfail is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs $40 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $950 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Townsville to Innisfail bus arrive?

Townsville to Innisfail bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Innisfail station.

Where does the Townsville to Innisfail train arrive?

Townsville to Innisfail train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Innisfail station.

Can I drive from Townsville to Innisfail?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Innisfail is 258 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Townsville to Innisfail.

How do I get a train ticket from Townsville to Innisfail?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Townsville to Innisfail?

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Where can I stay near Innisfail?

There are 19+ hotels available in Innisfail.

Townsville to Innisfail - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Townsville to Innisfail by bus (Greyhound), train, car, plane, or shuttle

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Innisfailbus Cairns
4h 25m
$40–100
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Townsville to Innisfailtrain Spirit of Queensland
4h 40m
$35–943
Drive 257.5 km
1. Drive from Townsville to Innisfailcar 257.5 km
3h 4m
$47–67
Fly, shuttle
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane TSV - CNS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Cairns Airport to Innisfailshuttle
4h 15m
$256–428

Townsville to Innisfail by bus

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4h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 286.1 km
Duration: 4h 25m

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

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Townsville to Innisfail 4 times a day. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Townsville to Innisfail 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35–943 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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