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How to get fromTownsville to Sunshineby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Townsville to Sunshine by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane TSV - MEL
    3h 52m
    $206–485

  2. Train via Sydney

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    46h 49m
    $282–5,410

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus bus
    2d 5h
    $423–756

  4. Drive 2,438.9 km

    1. Drive from Townsville to Sunshinecar car 2,438.9 km
    28h 17m
    $439–633

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain train
    2d 23h
    $2,748–8,611

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain train
    3d 5h
    $2,846–4,245

Townsville to Sunshine by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration46h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$282Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,072.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Sunshine, VIC, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Townsville to Sunshine Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Southern Cross, Southern Cross Station, and Footscray Station in around 46h 49m.

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