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How to get fromTownsville to Lakeland Downsby bus, train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Lakeland Downsbus bus Cairns
    10h 27m
    $103–163

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Lakeland Downsbus bus Cairns
    11h 15m
    $101–1,352

  3. Drive 567.2 km

    1. Drive from Townsville to Lakeland Downscar car 567.2 km
    6h 50m
    $101–146

  4. Fly to Cairns, bus

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane TSV - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Lakeland Downsbus bus
    7h 15m
    $247–445

  5. Bus via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Lakeland Downsbus bus Cairns
    10h 30m
    $108–159

  6. Fly to Cooktown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane TSV - CTN
    2. Take the bus from Cooktown to Lakeland Downsbus bus
    5h 15m
    $303–952

Townsville to Lakeland Downs by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration11h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 612.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 27m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Lakeland Downs, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Townsville to Lakeland Downs via Cairns and Cairns in around 10h 27m.

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