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

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There are 8 ways to get from Townsville to Muttaburra by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Longreach, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Longreach (LRE)plane plane TSV - LRE
    2. Drive from Longreach (LRE) to Muttaburracar car
    7h 45m
    $321–1,191

  2. Drive 549.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Townsville to Muttaburracar car 549.9 km
    8h 18m
    $99–143

  3. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Cloncurrybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Longreachbus bus
    3. Drive from Longreach to Muttaburracar car
    19h 22m
    $228–475

  4. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Rockhamptontrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Ilfracombetrain train
    3. Drive from Ilfracombe to Muttaburracar car
    26h 19m
    $181–5,120

  5. Fly to Barcaldine Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI)plane plane TSV - BCI
    2. Drive from Barcaldine Airport (BCI) to Muttaburracar car
    7h 7m
    $618–1,061

  6. Fly to Winton Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Winton Airport (WIN)plane plane TSV - WIN
    2. Drive from Winton Airport (WIN) to Muttaburracar car
    4h 47m
    $280–624

  7. Fly to Hughenden Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Hughenden Airport (HGD)plane plane TSV - HGD
    2. Drive from Hughenden Airport (HGD) to Muttaburracar car
    5h 49m
    $223–994

  8. Bus, drive via Rockhampton

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Rockhamptonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Ilfracombebus bus
    3. Drive from Ilfracombe to Muttaburracar car
    23h 36m
    $236–449

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Longreach (LRE) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration8h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$289Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Townsville to Muttaburra.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 656.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Townsville to Muttaburra. However, you can fly to Longreach (LRE) then drive to Muttaburra. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Townsville to Muttaburra via Cloncurry and Longreach in around 19h 22m.

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