What is the cheapest way to get from Townsville to Shelly Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Shelly Beach is to bus which costs $190 - $320 and takes 22h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Townsville to Shelly Beach?

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Shelly Beach is to fly and train which takes 4h 42m and costs $140 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Shelly Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Shelly Beach. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Edmund St at Russell Street via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Townsville and Shelly Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Townsville to Shelly Beach. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Nambour via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 46m.

How far is it from Townsville to Shelly Beach?

The distance between Townsville and Shelly Beach is 1072 km. The road distance is 1263.9 km.

How do I travel from Townsville to Shelly Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Townsville to Shelly Beach without a car is to train which takes 18h 46m and costs $130 - $4,600.

How long does it take to get from Townsville to Shelly Beach?

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Townsville to Shelly Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Shelly Beach bus from?

Townsville to Shelly Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Townsville station.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Shelly Beach train from?

Townsville to Shelly Beach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Townsville station.

Train, bus or fly from Townsville to Shelly Beach?

The best way to get from Townsville to Shelly Beach is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $310 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $4,600 and takes 18h 46m, you could also bus, which costs $190 - $320 and takes 22h 10m.

Where does the Townsville to Shelly Beach bus arrive?

Townsville to Shelly Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Mooloolaba station.

Where does the Townsville to Shelly Beach train arrive?

Townsville to Shelly Beach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Nambour station.

Can I drive from Townsville to Shelly Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Shelly Beach is 1264 km. It takes approximately 14h 57m to drive from Townsville to Shelly Beach.

Where can I stay near Shelly Beach?

There are 1847+ hotels available in Shelly Beach.

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Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane TSV - MCY
5h 27m
$310–712
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Townsville to Nambourtrain Spirit of Queensland
18h 46m
$132–4,517
Bus
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Mooloolababus Au050-1 / ...
22h 10m
$197–319
Drive 1,263.9 km
1. Drive from Townsville to Shelly Beachcar 1,263.9 km
14h 57m
$224–324
Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane TSV - BNE
2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
4h 42m
$146–410
Fly to Hervey Bay, bus
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane TSV - HVB
2. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Mooloolababus
9h 14m
$435–715
Bus via Townsville
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Mooloolababus Brisbane
24h 1m
$182–508

Townsville to Shelly Beach by train and bus

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Distance: 1,071.8 km
Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Shelly Beach, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Townsville to Nambour 4 times a week. Tickets cost $130–4,515 and the journey takes 17h 15m.

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