What is the cheapest way to get from Townsville to South Australia?

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to South Australia is to fly which costs $280 - $1,200 and takes 6h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Townsville to South Australia?

The fastest way to get from Townsville to South Australia is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $280 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and South Australia?

No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to South Australia. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at 85 Franklin St via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E, Liverpool and Albury Station/Hume Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.

Is there a direct train between Townsville and South Australia?

No, there is no direct train from Townsville to South Australia. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Adelaide Parklands via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.

How far is it from Townsville to South Australia?

The distance between Townsville and South Australia is 1931 km. The road distance is 2496 km.

How do I travel from Townsville to South Australia without a car?

The best way to get from Townsville to South Australia without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 13h and costs $600 - $10,000.

How long does it take to get from Townsville to South Australia?

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Townsville to South Australia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Townsville to South Australia bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Townsville to South Australia train from?

Townsville to South Australia train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Townsville station.

Train, bus or fly from Townsville to South Australia?

The best way to get from Townsville to South Australia is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $280 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $600 - $10,000 and takes 2 days 13h, you could also bus, which costs $390 - $650 and takes 2 days 15h.

Where does the Townsville to South Australia bus arrive?

Townsville to South Australia bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Townsville and South Australia?

South Australia is 30 min behind Townsville. It is currently 10:04 PM in Townsville and 9:34 PM in South Australia.

Where does the Townsville to South Australia train arrive?

Townsville to South Australia train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Townsville to South Australia?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to South Australia is 2496 km. It takes approximately 28h 46m to drive from Townsville to South Australia.

How do I get a train ticket from Townsville to South Australia?

Book your Townsville to South Australia train tickets online with 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near South Australia?

There are 1623+ hotels available in South Australia.

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There are 7 ways to get from Townsville to South Australia by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Adelaide Airport
best
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane TSV - ADL
6h 14m
$286–1,170
Fly to Whyalla Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Whyalla Airport (WYA)plane TSV - WYA
10h 13m
$283–881
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain
2d 13h
$601–9,754
Bus
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus
3. Take the bus from Liverpool to Albury stationbus
4. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
2d 15h
$392–624
Drive 2,496 km
1. Drive from Townsville to Adelaidecar 2,496 km
28h 46m
$442–638
Train
1. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain Great Southern Rail
4d 18h
$3,342–22,905
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain Great Southern Rail
4d 22h
$3,383–18,255

Townsville to South Australia by train

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Distance: 1,930.8 km
Duration: 6h 14m

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

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Townsville to Adelaide Parklands via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 2d 13h.

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