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How to get fromTownsville to Sapphire Centralby plane, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Townsville to Sapphire Central by plane, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane TSV - EMD
    2. Take the taxi from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Sapphire Centraltaxi taxi
    5h 10m
    $650–1,002

  2. Drive 601.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Townsville to Sapphire Centralcar car 601.7 km
    6h 55m
    $107–154

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Rockhamptontrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Anakietrain train Spirit of the Outback
    16h 31m
    $150–3,820

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Rockhamptonbus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Anakiebus bus Longreach
    17h 25m
    $182–409

  5. Bus via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Rockhamptonbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Anakiebus bus Longreach
    17h 55m
    $192–325

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Emerald Airport (EMD) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$474Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 560.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Sapphire Central, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Townsville to Sapphire Central via Rockhampton and Anakie in around 16h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Townsville to Sapphire Central via Rockhampton and Anakie in around 17h 25m.

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