What is the cheapest way to get from Townsville to Tully Heads?

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Tully Heads is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 2h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Townsville to Tully Heads?

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Tully Heads is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Tully Heads?

No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Tully Heads. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Tully via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Townsville and Tully Heads?

No, there is no direct train from Townsville to Tully Heads. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Tully via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Townsville to Tully Heads?

The distance between Townsville and Tully Heads is 230 km. The road distance is 215.1 km.

How do I travel from Townsville to Tully Heads without a car?

The best way to get from Townsville to Tully Heads without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $110 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Townsville to Tully Heads?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Townsville to Tully Heads, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Tully Heads bus from?

Townsville to Tully Heads bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Townsville station.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Tully Heads train from?

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

Train or bus from Townsville to Tully Heads?

The best way to get from Townsville to Tully Heads is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $110 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $900 and takes 3h 56m.

Where does the Townsville to Tully Heads bus arrive?

Townsville to Tully Heads bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Tully station.

Where does the Townsville to Tully Heads train arrive?

Townsville to Tully Heads train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Tully station.

Can I drive from Townsville to Tully Heads?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Tully Heads is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Townsville to Tully Heads.

Where can I stay near Tully Heads?

There are 161+ hotels available in Tully Heads.

Townsville to Tully Heads - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Townsville to Tully Heads by bus (Greyhound), train, car, plane, shuttle, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Tullybus Cairns
3h 30m
$115–176
Drive 215.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Townsville to Tully Headscar 215.1 km
2h 33m
$39–56
Train
1. Take the train from Townsville to Tullytrain Spirit of Queensland
3h 56m
$112–861
Fly, shuttle, taxi
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane TSV - CNS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Cairns Airport to Mission Beachshuttle
3. Take the taxi from Mission Beach to Tully Headstaxi
5h 38m
$367–565

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS) flights

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1h 1mAverage Duration

$163Cheapest Price

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Distance: 229.8 km
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Tully Heads, QLD, Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Townsville to Tully 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Townsville to Tully 4 times a week. Tickets cost $30–761 and the journey takes 3h 41m.

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