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How to get fromTownsville to Shute Harbourby bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Townsville to Shute Harbour by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus via Airlie Beach

    best
    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    4h 38m
    $41–67

  2. Train, line 860 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Townsville to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the bus from Proserpine, Mill Street to Shute Harbour Rd near Whitsunday Dr hail 'n' ridebus bus 860
    5h 4m
    $38–934

  3. Drive 285.9 km

    1. Drive from Townsville to Shute Harbourcar car 285.9 km
    3h 32m
    $52–74

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Airlie Beachbus bus Brisbane
    5h 10m
    $45–101

Townsville to Shute Harbour by train, foot, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Townsville to Shute Harbour.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 294.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Shute Harbour, QLD, Australia?

FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Townsville to Airlie Beach twice daily. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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