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How to get fromTownsville to Paluma Damby train, car, bus, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Townsville to Paluma Dam by train, car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Townsville to Inghamtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Drive from Ingham to Paluma Damcar car
    3h 21m
    $33–421

  2. Drive 99.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Townsville to Paluma Damcar car 99.3 km
    1h 39m
    $18–26

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Rollingstonebus bus Pm16
    2. Take the taxi from Rollingstone to Paluma Damtaxi taxi
    1h 51m
    $209–256

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  • Distance: 187.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Paluma Dam, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Townsville to Paluma Dam. However, you can take the train to Ingham then drive to Paluma Dam. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Rollingstone then take the taxi to Paluma Dam.

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