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

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Marian is to bus via Mackay which costs $60 - $110 and takes 8h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Marian is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs $65 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Marian?

No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Marian. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Anzac Ave near Daly St via Caneland station, stop A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Townsville and Marian?

No, there is no direct train from Townsville to Marian. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Mackay via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Townsville to Marian?

The distance between Townsville and Marian is 395 km. The road distance is 369.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Townsville to Marian without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs $120 - $1,500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Townsville to Marian, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Marian bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Townsville to Marian train from?

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

Train or bus from Townsville to Marian?

The best way to get from Townsville to Marian is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs $120 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $150 and takes 8h 17m.

Where does the Townsville to Marian bus arrive?

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

Where does the Townsville to Marian train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Townsville to Marian?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Marian is 369 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Townsville to Marian.

Where can I stay near Marian?

There are 49+ hotels available in Marian.

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There are 5 ways to get from Townsville to Marian by train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Townsville to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
5h 12m
$124–1,480
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Mackaybus Brisbane
8h 17m
$60–150
Drive 369.5 km
1. Drive from Townsville to Mariancar 369.5 km
4h 23m
$67–96
Fly, line 310 bus
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mackay (MKY)plane TSV - MKY
2. Take the bus from Caneland station, stop A to Anzac Ave near Daly Stbus
4h 8m
Bus via Mackay
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Mackaybus Au050-1 / ...
8h 41m
$60–110

Townsville to Marian by bus and foot

10Weekly Services

8h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 395.2 km
Duration: 5h 12m

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Townsville to Mackay 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–1,386 and the journey takes 4h 53m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Townsville to Mackay 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.

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