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

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

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  1. Train, fly

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    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane SYD - TSV
    5h 1m
    $185–462

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain train Sco
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    36h 13m
    $218–5,160

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wollongong to Central Stationbus bus Pm1
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus
    40h 18m
    $362–691

  4. Drive 2,129.3 km

    1. Drive from Wollongong to Townsvillecar car 2,129.3 km
    24h 33m
    $377–545

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Town Hall Stationtrain train Sco
    2. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    44h 48m
    $311–456

Wollongong to Townsville by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration36h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$218Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,764.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a train from Wollongong Station to Townsville via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 36h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wollongong to Townsville via Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 40h 18m.

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