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How to get fromTownsville to Shoalwater Bayby train, unknown, bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Townsville to Shoalwater Bay by train, unknown, bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Townsville to Bowentrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Walk from Bowen to Shoalwater Bayunknown unknown
    2h 39m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Airlie Beachbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Daydream Island to Shoalwater Bayunknown unknown
    6h 42m

  3. Fly, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane TSV - MKY
    2. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Daydream Island to Shoalwater Bayunknown unknown
    8h 5m

  4. Bus, ferry, travel via Cannonvale

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Airlie Beachbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Daydream Island to Shoalwater Bayunknown unknown
    7h 1m

  5. Train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Daydream Island to Shoalwater Bayunknown unknown
    7h 29m

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mackay (MKY) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$231Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 197.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Shoalwater Bay, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Townsville to Shoalwater Bay. However, you can take the train to Bowen then travel to Shoalwater Bay. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Townsville to Shoalwater Bay via Airlie Beach, Port of Airlie, and Daydream Island in around 6h 42m.

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