What is the cheapest way to get from Townsville to Noosa River?

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Noosa River is to bus which costs $190 - $330 and takes 21h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Townsville to Noosa River?

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Noosa River is to fly and bus which takes 5h 37m and costs $310 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Noosa River?

No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Noosa River. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Noosa Pde at Quamby Place via Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Townsville and Noosa River?

No, there is no direct train from Townsville to Noosa River. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Cooroy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 52m.

How far is it from Townsville to Noosa River?

The distance between Townsville and Noosa River is 1086 km. The road distance is 1231.5 km.

How do I travel from Townsville to Noosa River without a car?

The best way to get from Townsville to Noosa River without a car is to train which takes 17h 52m and costs $120 - $4,500.

How long does it take to get from Townsville to Noosa River?

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Townsville to Noosa River, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Noosa River bus from?

Townsville to Noosa River bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Townsville station.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Noosa River train from?

Townsville to Noosa River train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Townsville station.

Train or bus from Townsville to Noosa River?

The best way to get from Townsville to Noosa River is to train which takes 17h 52m and costs $120 - $4,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $330 and takes 21h 9m.

Where does the Townsville to Noosa River bus arrive?

Townsville to Noosa River bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Noosa Junction Station.

Where does the Townsville to Noosa River train arrive?

Townsville to Noosa River train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cooroy station.

Can I drive from Townsville to Noosa River?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Noosa River is 1232 km. It takes approximately 14h 45m to drive from Townsville to Noosa River.

Where can I stay near Noosa River?

There are 2204+ hotels available in Noosa River.

Townsville to Noosa River - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Townsville to Noosa River by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane TSV - MCY
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa Junction station, stop Abus
5h 37m
$311–717
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Townsville to Cooroytrain Spirit of Queensland
17h 52m
$129–4,416
Bus
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Noosa Junction Stationbus Au050-1 / ...
21h 9m
$199–325
Drive 1,231.5 km
1. Drive from Townsville to Noosa Rivercar 1,231.5 km
14h 45m
$220–318
Fly to Brisbane Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane TSV - BNE
2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Nambour station, platform 2train
3. Take the bus from Nambour station to Noosa Pde at Quamby Placebus
5h 52m
$146–428
Fly to Hervey Bay, bus
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane TSV - HVB
2. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Noosa Junction Stationbus
8h 3m
$432–713
Bus via Townsville
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Noosa Junctionbus Brisbane
22h 47m
$177–495

Townsville to Noosa River by train and bus

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17h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,085.9 km
Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Noosa River, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Townsville to Cooroy 4 times a week. Tickets cost $120–4,415 and the journey takes 16h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Townsville to Noosa Junction Station twice daily. Tickets cost $190–330 and the journey takes 20h 58m.

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