What is the cheapest way to get from Townsville to Sunshine?

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Sunshine is to fly which costs $220 - $550 and takes 3h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Townsville to Sunshine?

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Sunshine is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $220 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Sunshine?

No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Sunshine. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Whitty St/Monash St via Brisbane, Central Station and Lonsdale St/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

Is there a direct train between Townsville and Sunshine?

No, there is no direct train from Townsville to Sunshine station. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Sunshine Station via Roma Street Station, Central Station, Southern Cross Station and Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 49m.

How far is it from Townsville to Sunshine?

The distance between Townsville and Sunshine is 2073 km. The road distance is 2439 km.

How do I travel from Townsville to Sunshine without a car?

The best way to get from Townsville to Sunshine without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 46h 49m and costs $310 - $5,500.

How long does it take to get from Townsville to Sunshine?

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Townsville to Sunshine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Sunshine bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Townsville to Sunshine train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Townsville to Sunshine?

The best way to get from Townsville to Sunshine is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $220 - $550. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $310 - $5,500 and takes 46h 49m, you could also bus, which costs $450 - $700 and takes 2 days 6h.

Where does the Townsville to Sunshine bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Townsville and Sunshine?

Sunshine is 1h ahead of Townsville. It is currently 4:01 AM in Townsville and 5:01 AM in Sunshine.

Where does the Townsville to Sunshine train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Townsville to Sunshine?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Sunshine is 2439 km. It takes approximately 28h 17m to drive from Townsville to Sunshine.

How do I get a train ticket from Townsville to Sunshine?

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

Where can I stay near Sunshine?

There are 5057+ hotels available in Sunshine.

Townsville to Sunshine - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and 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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Fly
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1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane TSV - MEL
3h 52m
$226–538
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 Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
46h 49m
$312–5,400
Bus
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
2d 6h
$456–698
Drive 2,439 km
1. Drive from Townsville to Sunshinecar 2,439 km
28h 17m
$446–644
Train
1. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
3d
$2,748–8,611
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
3d 4h
$2,810–3,987

Townsville to Sunshine by train

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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) hourly. 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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