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How to get fromWhitsundays to Townsvilleby ferry, bus, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Whitsundays to Townsville by ferry, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus via Shute Harbour

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    1. Take the ferry from Daydream Island to Shute Harbourferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Townsvillebus bus Au050 / ...
    5h 52m
    $57–100

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Daydream Island to Port of Airlieferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    6h 17m
    $75–1,022

  3. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport

    1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane HTI - TSV
    5h 15m
    $500–1,000

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Daydream Island to Port of Airlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Townsvillebus bus Cairns / ...
    6h
    $68–145

  5. Ferry, bus to Mackay, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Daydream Island to Port of Airlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus bus
    3. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MKY - TSV
    6h 56m
    $287–705

Whitsundays to Townsville by ferry, bus, foot, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Whitsundays, QLD, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Townsville Airport (TSV) twice daily.

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