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How to get fromTownsville to McArthur Riverby plane, taxi, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Townsville to McArthur River by plane, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Fly Townsville Airport to Mac Arthur River, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mac Arthur River (MCV)plane plane TSV - MCV
    2. Take the taxi from Mac Arthur River (MCV) to McArthur Rivertaxi taxi
    9h 13m
    $662–2,154

  2. Drive 1,747.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Townsville to McArthur Rivercar car 1,747.3 km
    20h 46m
    $310–447

  3. Train to Cairns, fly to Mac Arthur River, taxi

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mac Arthur River (MCV)plane plane CNS - MCV
    3. Take the taxi from Mac Arthur River (MCV) to McArthur Rivertaxi taxi
    18h 13m
    $646–2,997

  4. Fly Townsville Airport to Katherine, drive

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Katherine (KTR)plane plane TSV - KTR
    2. Drive from Katherine (KTR) to McArthur Rivercar car
    21h 38m
    $1,118–2,890

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mac Arthur River (MCV) flights

Calendar1Weekly Planes
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$561Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,217.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Townsville to McArthur River. However, you can fly to Mac Arthur River (MCV) then take the taxi to McArthur River. Alternatively, you can drive from Townsville to McArthur River in around 20h 46m.

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