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How to get fromTweed Heads to Townsvilleby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Tweed Heads to Townsville by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane OOL - TSV
    6h 27m
    $390–750

  2. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Robina station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane BNE - TSV
    6h 20m
    $142–440

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    21h 21m
    $220–4,995

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tweed Heads to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus Au050-1 / ...
    26h 19m
    $244–404

  5. Drive 1,436.8 km

    1. Drive from Tweed Heads to Townsvillecar car 1,436.8 km
    16h 52m
    $258–372

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus bus Townsville / ...
    28h 18m
    $212–492

Tweed Heads to Townsville by bus, tram, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration28h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$212Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,208.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Townsville Airport (TSV) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tweed Heads to Townsville via Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 and Roma Street in around 21h 21m.

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