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How to get fromWarrnambool to Townsvilleby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Warrnambool to Townsville by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train to Melbourne Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MEL - TSV
    7h 52m
    $208–502

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    2d 2h
    $285–5,414

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus
    2d 7h
    $543–1,080

  4. Drive 2,577.3 km

    1. Drive from Warrnambool to Townsvillecar car 2,577.3 km
    30h 12m
    $462–667

  5. Train to Avalon Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane AVV - TSV
    10h 36m
    $266–869

Warrnambool to Townsville by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$285Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,343.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Warrnambool, VIC, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Warrnambool Station to Townsville via Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 2d 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Townsville via Ballarat, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 2d 7h.

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