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

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There are 5 ways to get from Townsville to Penrith by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, train

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    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane TSV - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Penrith Stationtrain train
    3h 52m
    $171–437

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Penrith Stationtrain train Bmt
    34h 54m
    $211–5,163

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M to Penrith Station, Stand Dbus bus N70
    41h 35m
    $273–436

  4. Drive 2,027.7 km

    1. Drive from Townsville to Penrithcar car 2,027.7 km
    23h 40m
    $360–519

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Penrith Stationtrain train Bmt
    43h 13m
    $339–595

Townsville to Penrith by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration34h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$211Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,754.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Penrith, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Townsville to Penrith Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Strathfield Station in around 34h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Townsville to Penrith Station, Stand D via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, and Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M in around 41h 35m.

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