What is the cheapest way to get from Townsville to St Lucia?

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to St Lucia is to bus which costs $180 - $260 and takes 23h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Townsville to St Lucia?

The fastest way to get from Townsville to St Lucia is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs $140 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and St Lucia?

No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to St Lucia. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Coldridge St near Carmody Rd, stop 23a via Roma Street Stop 138 near Ann St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Townsville and St Lucia?

No, there is no direct train from Townsville to St Lucia. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Roma Street via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 29m.

How far is it from Townsville to St Lucia?

The distance between Townsville and St Lucia is 1134 km. The road distance is 1339.3 km.

How do I travel from Townsville to St Lucia without a car?

The best way to get from Townsville to St Lucia without a car is to train which takes 19h 29m and costs $140 - $4,900.

How long does it take to get from Townsville to St Lucia?

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Townsville to St Lucia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Townsville to St Lucia bus from?

Townsville to St Lucia bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Townsville station.

Where do I catch the Townsville to St Lucia train from?

Townsville to St Lucia train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Townsville station.

Train, bus or fly from Townsville to St Lucia?

The best way to get from Townsville to St Lucia is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs $140 - $430. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $4,900 and takes 19h 29m, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $260 and takes 23h 34m.

Where does the Townsville to St Lucia bus arrive?

Townsville to St Lucia bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

Where does the Townsville to St Lucia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Townsville to St Lucia?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to St Lucia is 1339 km. It takes approximately 15h 50m to drive from Townsville to St Lucia.

Where can I stay near St Lucia?

There are 2576+ hotels available in St Lucia.

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There are 5 ways to get from Townsville to St Lucia by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane TSV - BNE
2h 42m
$144–424
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
19h 29m
$142–4,905
Bus
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
23h 34m
$184–256
Drive 1,339.3 km
1. Drive from Townsville to St Luciacar 1,339.3 km
15h 50m
$237–343
Bus via Townsville
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050-1 / ...
23h 37m
$216–354

Townsville to St Lucia by train, foot, and bus

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19h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,133.6 km
Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and St Lucia, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Townsville to Roma Street 4 times a week. Tickets cost $140–4,904 and the journey takes 19h 4m.

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