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How to get fromTownsville to Moreton Islandby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Townsville to Moreton Island by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane TSV - BNE
    2. Take the ferry from Brisbane Holt Street to Moreton Island Tangaloomaferry ferry
    4h 27m
    $214–575

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Brisbane Holt Street to Moreton Island Tangaloomaferry ferry
    21h 58m
    $207–5,046

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Brisbane Holt Street to Moreton Island Tangaloomaferry ferry
    26h 38m
    $283–497

  4. Bus, ferry via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the ferry from Brisbane Holt Street to Moreton Island Tangaloomaferry ferry
    27h 54m
    $305–680

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) flights

Calendar82Weekly Planes
Duration1h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,164.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Moreton Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Townsville to Moreton Island. However, you can fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to Domestic Airport station, platform 2, take the taxi to Brisbane Holt Street, then take the ferry to Moreton Island Tangalooma. Alternatively, you can take a train from Townsville to Moreton Island Tangalooma via Roma Street, Cannon Hill station, platform 1, and Brisbane Holt Street in around 21h 58m.

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