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

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Maroochydore is to bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade which costs $210 - $350 and takes 21h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Maroochydore is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $310 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Maroochydore?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Townsville and arriving at Maroochydore. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Townsville and Maroochydore?

No, there is no direct train from Townsville to Maroochydore. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Nambour via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 7m.

How far is it from Townsville to Maroochydore?

The distance between Townsville and Maroochydore is 1051 km. The road distance is 1248.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Townsville to Maroochydore without a car is to train which takes 18h 7m and costs $130 - $4,600.

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

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

Where do I catch the Townsville to Maroochydore bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Townsville to Maroochydore train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Townsville to Maroochydore?

The best way to get from Townsville to Maroochydore is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $310 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $4,600 and takes 18h 7m, you could also bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade, which costs $210 - $350 and takes 21h 56m.

Where does the Townsville to Maroochydore bus arrive?

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

Where does the Townsville to Maroochydore train arrive?

Townsville to Maroochydore train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Nambour station.

Can I drive from Townsville to Maroochydore?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Maroochydore is 1248 km. It takes approximately 14h 51m to drive from Townsville to Maroochydore.

How do I get a bus ticket from Townsville to Maroochydore?

Book your Townsville to Maroochydore bus tickets online with 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Maroochydore?

There are 1838+ hotels available in Maroochydore.

Townsville to Maroochydore - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane TSV - MCY
5h 5m
$311–718
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Townsville to Nambourtrain Spirit of Queensland
18h 7m
$131–4,516
Bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Mooloolababus Au050-1 / ...
21h 56m
$211–348
Drive 1,248.4 km
1. Drive from Townsville to Maroochydorecar 1,248.4 km
14h 51m
$224–323
Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane TSV - BNE
2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
5h 30m
$146–429
Fly to Hervey Bay, bus
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane TSV - HVB
2. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Mooloolababus
8h 56m
$439–727
Bus
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Maroochydorebus Brisbane
23h 15m
$180–550

Townsville to Maroochydore by train and bus

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18h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,051.2 km
Duration: 5h 5m

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

Jetstar, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Townsville to Nambour 4 times a week. Tickets cost $130–4,515 and the journey takes 17h 15m.

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