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How to get fromTownsville to Melbourneby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Townsville to Melbourne by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane TSV - MEL
    3h 40m
    $218–548

  2. Train via Sydney

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    46h 19m
    $306–5,394

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus bus
    2d 4h
    $333–497

  4. Drive  2,438.4 km

    1. Drive from Townsville to Melbournecar car 2,438.4 km
    28h 17m
    $448–646

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain train
    2d 23h
    $2,742–8,605

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain train
    3d 3h
    $2,804–3,981

Townsville to Melbourne by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration46h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$306Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,076.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Townsville to Southern Cross via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 46h 19m.

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