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How to get fromTownsville to McKinlayby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Cloncurry Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cloncurry Airport (CNJ)plane plane TSV - CNJ
    2. Take the bus from Cloncurry to McKinlaybus bus
    3h 56m
    $416–1,159

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Townsville station to Cloncurry stationtrain train Inlander
    2. Take the bus from Cloncurry to McKinlaybus bus Brisbane
    18h 48m
    $116–2,959

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Cloncurrybus bus Mount Isa
    2. Take the bus from Cloncurry to McKinlaybus bus Brisbane
    12h 45m
    $149–305

  4. Drive 746.2 km

    1. Drive from Townsville to McKinlaycar car 746.2 km
    8h 31m
    $134–194

  5. Fly to Mount Isa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane TSV - ISA
    2. Take the bus from Mount Isa to McKinlaybus bus
    6h 13m
    $380–1,391

Townsville to McKinlay by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration12h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 785.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Townsville to McKinlay via Cloncurry in around 12h 45m.

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