Sunshine Coast to Townsville

Sunshine Coast to Townsville

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Sunshine Coast to Townsville Schedule

Sunshine Coast to Townsville Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Qantas Airways Economy 06:20 - 20:20AUD 864.27
Jetstar Airways Economy 08:30 - 09:40AUD 287.84
Jetstar Airways Economy 11:35 - 08:55AUD 357.37
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy 12:45 - 08:55AUD 359.09
Queensland Rail Economy Seat 15:25 - 07:57AUD 189
Jetstar Airways Economy 16:00 - 09:40AUD 287.84
Jetstar Airways Economy 19:40 - 08:35AUD 856.73
Jetstar Airways Economy 20:25 - 09:40AUD 271.85

Transportation from Sunshine Coast to Townsville

Facts about the transport from Sunshine Coast to Townsville

Cheapest Transport$124
Fastest Transport13h 15m
Earliest Departure8:30 AM
Latest Departure8:25 PM
Departures per day4
Distance11263 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Jetstar Airways, Queensland Rail

How to get from Sunshine Coast to Townsville

Travelling between Sunshine Coast and Townsville is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 187.96 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 123.42.

How long does it take to get from Sunshine Coast to Townsville?

It can take you anywhere between 14 and 26 hours to travel between Sunshine Coast and Townsville depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Sunshine Coast and Townsville. Flight will bring you to your destination in 13h 15m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 1h 10m to reach Townsville.

How much does it cost to get from Sunshine Coast to Townsville?

Travelling between Sunshine Coast and Townsville can be as cheap as USD 123.42 if you opt for a Queensland Rail train and as expensive as USD 187.96 if you buy a Jetstar Airways flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Sunshine Coast and Townsville ?

  • 3 by flight from Sunshine Coast to Townsville starting from 08:30 Sunshine Coast Airport until 20:25 Sunshine Coast Airport
  • 1 from Sunshine Coast to Townsville starting from 15:25 Nambour until 15:25 Nambour

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Sunshine Coast to Townsville.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Sunshine Coast to Townsville overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Sunshine Coast and Townsville

Greyhound Australia

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Sunshine Coast to Townsville?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train