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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Tully River?

No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Tully River. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Tully via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Townsville and Tully River?

No, there is no direct train from Townsville to Tully River. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Tully via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Townsville to Tully River?

The distance between Townsville and Tully River is 220 km. The road distance is 216.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Townsville to Tully River without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 15m and costs $240 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Townsville to Tully River, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Townsville to Tully River?

The best way to get from Townsville to Tully River is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $120 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 3h 33m.

Where does the Townsville to Tully River bus arrive?

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

Where does the Townsville to Tully River train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Townsville to Tully River?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Tully River is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Townsville to Tully River.

Where can I stay near Tully River?

There are 161+ hotels available in Tully River.

Townsville to Tully River - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Cardwellbus Au050-1 / ...
2. Take the taxi from Cardwell to Tully Rivertaxi
3h 15m
$244–310
Drive 216.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Townsville to Tully Rivercar 216.9 km
2h 35m
$39–57
Train
1. Take the train from Townsville to Tullytrain Spirit of Queensland
3h 58m
$122–871
Bus
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Tullybus Cairns
3h 33m
$125–186

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Distance: 219.7 km
Duration: 3h 15m

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Townsville to Tully 4 times a week. Tickets cost $30–761 and the journey takes 3h 41m. Alternatively, 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.

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