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

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There are 6 ways to get from Townsville to Quilpie by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, Railbus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Cloncurrybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Charlevillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charleville station to Quilpiebus bus
    28h 25m
    $303–682

  2. Drive  1,036.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Townsville to Quilpiecar car 1,036.1 km
    17h 49m
    $189–272

  3. Train, Railbus

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Charlevilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Charleville station to Quilpiebus bus
    40h 14m
    $256–7,844

  4. Fly to Quilpie

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Quilpie (ULP)plane plane TSV - ULP
    29h 40m
    $270–800

  5. Bus, Railbus via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Charlevillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charleville station to Quilpiebus bus
    38h 44m
    $348–610

  6. Fly to Charleville Airport, Railbus

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Charleville Airport (CTL)plane plane TSV - CTL
    2. Take the bus from Charleville station to Quilpiebus bus
    8h 40m
    $338–974

Townsville to Quilpie by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration28h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$303Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,050.2 km
  • Duration: 28h 25m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Quilpie, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Townsville to Quilpie via Cloncurry, Charleville, and Charleville station in around 28h 25m. Alternatively, Virgin Australia and Regional Express fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Quilpie (ULP) twice a week.

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