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

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There are 5 ways to get from Townsville to Sydney by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane TSV - SYD
    2h 58m
    $190–515

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    34h 29m
    $226–5,154

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au001
    41h 38m
    $367–543

  4. Drive  2,056.2 km

    1. Drive from Townsville to Sydneycar car 2,056.2 km
    23h 33m
    $442–638

  5. Bus via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    42h 19m
    $354–631

Townsville to Sydney by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration34h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$226Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,699.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Townsville to Central Station via Roma Street and Roma Street Station in around 34h 29m.

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