What is the cheapest way to get from Townsville to Mena Creek?

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Mena Creek is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 3h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Townsville to Mena Creek?

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Mena Creek is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $45 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Mena Creek?

No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Mena Creek. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Silkwood via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Townsville and Mena Creek?

No, there is no direct train from Townsville to Mena Creek. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Innisfail via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Townsville to Mena Creek?

The distance between Townsville and Mena Creek is 281 km. The road distance is 252.8 km.

How do I travel from Townsville to Mena Creek without a car?

The best way to get from Townsville to Mena Creek without a car is to bus which takes 4h 2m and costs $95 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Townsville to Mena Creek?

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Townsville to Mena Creek, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Mena Creek bus from?

Townsville to Mena Creek bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Townsville station.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Mena Creek train from?

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

Train or bus from Townsville to Mena Creek?

The best way to get from Townsville to Mena Creek is to bus which takes 4h 2m and costs $95 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $1,100 and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the Townsville to Mena Creek bus arrive?

Townsville to Mena Creek bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Silkwood station.

Where does the Townsville to Mena Creek train arrive?

Townsville to Mena Creek train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Innisfail station.

Can I drive from Townsville to Mena Creek?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Mena Creek is 253 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Townsville to Mena Creek.

Where can I stay near Mena Creek?

There are 19+ hotels available in Mena Creek.

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Silkwoodbus Pm16
4h 2m
$96–127
Drive 252.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Townsville to Mena Creekcar 252.8 km
3h 1m
$45–65
Train
1. Take the train from Townsville to Innisfailtrain Spirit of Queensland
4h 58m
$87–1,008
Fly, shuttle
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane TSV - CNS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Cairns Airport to Mourilyanshuttle
4h 34m
$297–472
Bus via Innisfail (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Innisfailbus Cairns
4h 43m
$104–160

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS) flights

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Distance: 280.8 km
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Mena Creek, QLD, Australia?

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Townsville to Silkwood once daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Townsville to Innisfail 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35–943 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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