Rome2Rio

How to get fromTownsville to Port Pirieby plane, car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

Find Transport to Port Pirie

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 8 ways to get from Townsville to Port Pirie by plane, car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Whyalla Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Whyalla Airport (WYA)plane plane TSV - WYA
    2. Drive from Whyalla Airport (WYA) to Port Piriecar car
    11h 14m
    $289–1,056

  2. Train, bus via Broken Hill

    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 Broken Hill Stationtrain train 445
    4. Take the bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Tcebus bus 583
    5. Take the bus from Adelaide to Port Piriebus bus
    2d 12h
    $371–5,389

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Albury stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Adelaide to Port Piriebus bus
    2d 21h
    $505–803

  4. Drive  2,305.2 km

    1. Drive from Townsville to Port Piriecar car 2,305.2 km
    28h 40m
    $496–716

  5. Fly to Adelaide Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane TSV - ADL
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Port Piriebus bus
    10h 36m
    $369–1,024

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Port Piriebus bus
    2d 18h
    $666–9,829

  7. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Port Piriebus bus
    4d 22h
    $3,387–22,975

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Port Piriebus bus
    5d 2h
    $3,449–18,351

Townsville to Port Pirie by train, foot, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$371Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Townsville to Port Pirie.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,960.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 14m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Port Pirie, SA, Australia?

You can take a bus from Townsville to Port Pirie via Brisbane, Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, and Adelaide in around 2d 21h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There