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

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Kuranda is to bus which costs $65 - $110 and takes 7h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Kuranda is to fly and bus which takes 3h 19m and costs $200 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Kuranda?

No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Kuranda. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Kuranda via Cairns Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Townsville and Kuranda?

No, there is no direct train from Townsville to Kuranda station. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Townsville to Kuranda?

The distance between Townsville and Kuranda is 323 km. The road distance is 372.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Townsville to Kuranda without a car is to bus which takes 7h 17m and costs $65 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Townsville to Kuranda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Kuranda bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Townsville to Kuranda train from?

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

Train or bus from Townsville to Kuranda?

The best way to get from Townsville to Kuranda is to bus which takes 7h 17m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $1,300 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Townsville to Kuranda bus arrive?

Townsville to Kuranda bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Cairns station.

Where does the Townsville to Kuranda train arrive?

Townsville to Kuranda train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Townsville to Kuranda?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Kuranda is 373 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Townsville to Kuranda.

Where can I stay near Kuranda?

There are 1050+ hotels available in Kuranda.

Townsville to Kuranda - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Townsville to Kuranda by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane TSV - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Kurandabus
3h 19m
$206–433
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
7h 55m
$64–1,294
Bus
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
7h 17m
$70–102
Drive 372.6 km
1. Drive from Townsville to Kurandacar 372.6 km
4h 38m
$79–114
Bus via Townsville
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
7h 20m
$78–108

Townsville to Kuranda by train and bus

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Distance: 323.5 km
Duration: 3h 19m

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

FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Townsville to Cairns twice daily. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 5h 28m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Townsville to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–1,267 and the journey takes 6h 25m.

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