What is the cheapest way to get from Townsville to West End?

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to West End is to bus which costs $180 - $250 and takes 23h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Townsville to West End?

The fastest way to get from Townsville to West End is to fly and train which takes 2h 29m and costs $140 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and West End?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Townsville and arriving at Brisbane Coach Terminal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Townsville and West End?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Townsville and arriving at Roma Street. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 19h 4m.

How far is it from Townsville to West End?

The distance between Townsville and West End is 1129 km. The road distance is 1335.4 km.

How do I travel from Townsville to West End without a car?

The best way to get from Townsville to West End without a car is to train which takes 19h 4m and costs $140 - $4,900.

How long does it take to get from Townsville to West End?

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Townsville to West End, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Townsville to West End bus from?

Townsville to West End bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Townsville station.

Where do I catch the Townsville to West End train from?

Townsville to West End train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Townsville station.

Train or bus from Townsville to West End?

The best way to get from Townsville to West End is to train which takes 19h 4m and costs $140 - $4,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $250 and takes 23h 9m.

Where does the Townsville to West End bus arrive?

Townsville to West End bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Townsville to West End train arrive?

Townsville to West End train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Townsville to West End?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to West End is 1335 km. It takes approximately 15h 46m to drive from Townsville to West End.

How do I get a train ticket from Townsville to West End?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Townsville to West End?

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Where can I stay near West End?

There are 2518+ hotels available in West End.

Townsville to West End - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Townsville to West End by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane TSV - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to South Brisbane station, platform 1train
2h 29m
$144–408
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
19h 4m
$140–4,904
Bus
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050-1 / ...
23h 9m
$180–250
Drive 1,335.4 km
1. Drive from Townsville to West Endcar 1,335.4 km
15h 46m
$237–342

Townsville to West End by train

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Distance: 1,129.2 km
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and West End, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Townsville to Roma Street 4 times a week. Tickets cost $140–4,904 and the journey takes 19h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Townsville to Brisbane Coach Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost $210–350 and the journey takes 23h 9m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.

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