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How to get fromTownsville to Surfers Paradiseby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Townsville to Surfers Paradise by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane TSV - BNE
    2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train train
    4h 11m
    $148–430

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train train Bdvl / ...
    20h 59m
    $143–4,906

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus bus Sydney
    25h 41m
    $239–395

  4. Drive 1,410.8 km

    1. Drive from Townsville to Surfers Paradisecar car 1,410.8 km
    16h 37m
    $252–363

  5. Fly to Gold Coast Airport

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane TSV - OOL
    5h 43m
    $391–711

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train train Bdvl / ...
    26h 55m
    $241–540

Townsville to Surfers Paradise by train and tram

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration20h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,211.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Townsville to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 via Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 20h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Townsville to Surfers Paradise via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Brisbane in around 25h 41m.

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