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How to get fromTownsville to North Queenslandby bus, unknown, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Townsville to North Queensland by bus, unknown, or train

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  1. Bus, travel (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towersbus bus Mount Isa
    2. Walk from Charters Towers to North Queenslandunknown unknown
    2h 19m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Townsville station to Charters Towers stationtrain train Inlander
    2. Walk from Charters Towers station to North Queenslandunknown unknown
    3h 29m

  3. Bus, travel via Townsville station

    1. Take the bus from Townsville station to Charters Towers Showgroundsbus bus Charters Towers
    2. Walk from Charters Towers Showgrounds to North Queenslandunknown unknown
    2h 36m

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  • Distance: 170.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and North Queensland, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Townsville to North Queensland. However, you can take the bus to Charters Towers then travel to North Queensland. Alternatively, you can take a train from Townsville station to North Queensland via Charters Towers station in around 3h 29m.

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