There are 5 ways to get from Townsville to Laidley by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane TSV - BNE
- Take the train from Roma Street to Laidleytrain
5h 14m$170–725Train
cheapest- Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Roma Street to Laidleytrain Westlander
21h 51m$155–5,214Bus
- Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Gattonbus Toowoomba / ...
26h 27m$254–379Drive 1,381.6 km
- Drive from Townsville to Laidleycar 1,381.6 km
16h 15m$295–425Bus, train
- Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
- Take the train from Central station, platform 5 to Rosewood station, platform 1train Brrw / ...
26h 34m$206–283
Townsville to Laidley by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Laidley is to bus and train which costs $200 - $290 and takes 26h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Townsville to Laidley is to fly and train which takes 5h 14m and costs $170 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Laidley. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at William St at Laidley via Brisbane and Gatton station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Townsville to Laidley. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Laidley via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 51m.
The distance between Townsville and Laidley is 1209 km. The road distance is 1381.6 km.
The best way to get from Townsville to Laidley without a car is to train which takes 21h 51m and costs $150 - $5,500.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Townsville to Laidley, including transfers.
Townsville to Laidley bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Townsville station.
Townsville to Laidley train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Townsville station.
The best way to get from Townsville to Laidley is to train which takes 21h 51m and costs $150 - $5,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $380 and takes 26h 27m.
What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Laidley, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Townsville to Laidley via Roma Street in around 21h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Townsville to William St at Laidley via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Brisbane, Gatton, and Gatton station in around 26h 27m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Townsville Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–1,000
Flights from Townsville Airport to Brisbane Airport via Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,000
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Townsville Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Townsville Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–390
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Laidley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $14–305
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $20–40
- AChoice
- $15–20
- Gold Class
- $244
- Heritage Class
- $305
Train from Townsville to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–4,904
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $140–190
- AChoice
- $240–310
- Gold Class
- $3,916
- Heritage Class
- $4,904
Train from Roma Street to Laidley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $14–305
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $20–40
- AChoice
- $15–20
- Gold Class
- $244
- Heritage Class
- $305
Train from Central station, platform 5 to Rosewood station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Townsville to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $220–330
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Gatton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Townsville to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–290
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Townsville to Laidley bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Townsville to Laidley train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Laidley is 1382 km. It takes approximately 16h 15m to drive from Townsville to Laidley.
There are 16+ hotels available in Laidley.














