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How to get fromTownsville to Lockhart Riverby plane, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Townsville to Lockhart River by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Townsville Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG)plane plane TSV - IRG
    3h 41m
    $587–1,011

  2. Drive 1,080 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Townsville to Lockhart Rivercar car 1,080 km
    17h 13m
    $194–280

  3. Train to Cairns, fly

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG)plane plane CNS - IRG
    10h 16m
    $458–2,044

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$565Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 814 km
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Lockhart River, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Skytrans fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG) 3 times a week.

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