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How to get fromTownsville to Whitehaven Beachby train, unknown, bus, plane, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Townsville to Whitehaven Beach by train, unknown, bus, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Townsville to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Walk from Proserpine to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    4h 9m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Walk from Shute Harbour Marine Terminal to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    5h 11m

  3. Fly to Mackay, travel

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane TSV - MKY
    2. Walk from Mackay-Airport-MKY to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    2h 55m

  4. Train, travel via Shute Harbour Rd near Whitsunday Dr hail 'n' ride

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Walk from Shute Harbour Rd near Whitsunday Dr hail 'n' ride to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    5h 36m

  5. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Airlie Beachbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    3. Walk from Hamilton Island Marina to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    6h 38m

  6. Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane TSV - HTI
    2. Walk from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    4h 49m

  7. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane TSV - PPP
    2. Walk from Palm Bay to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    5h 55m

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mackay (MKY) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$234Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 299.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Whitehaven Beach, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Townsville to Whitehaven Beach. However, you can take the train to Proserpine then travel to Whitehaven Beach. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Townsville to Whitehaven Beach via Airlie Beach, Airlie Beach Central, and Shute Harbour Marine Terminal in around 5h 11m.

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