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How to get fromTownsville to Tablelandsby plane, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Townsville to Tablelands by plane, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Mount Isa Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane TSV - ISA
    2. Drive from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Tablelandscar car
    8h 36m
    $412–1,443

  2. Drive 1,493.4 km

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    1. Drive from Townsville to Tablelandscar car 1,493.4 km
    16h 40m
    $269–389

  3. Fly to Tennant Creek, taxi

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Tennant Creek (TCA)plane plane TSV - TCA
    2. Take the taxi from Tennant Creek (TCA) to Tablelandstaxi taxi
    23h 37m
    $794–2,274

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$311Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,361.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Tablelands, NT, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Townsville to Tablelands. However, you can fly to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) then drive to Tablelands. Alternatively, you can drive from Townsville to Tablelands in around 16h 40m.

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