Townsville to Brisbane

Townsville to Brisbane

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Townsville to Brisbane Schedule

Townsville to Brisbane Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Qantas Airways Economy #QF75105:55 - 07:45AUD 345.68
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA36206:05 - 08:00AUD 374.71
Jetstar Airways Economy #JQ90509:20 - 11:10AUD 146.40
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA37211:35 - 13:25AUD 333.26
Qantas Airways Economy #QF75512:40 - 14:30AUD 310.87
Queensland Rail RailBed 14:54 - 09:20AUD 331.50
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA38217:00 - 18:55AUD 302.86
Qantas Airways Economy #QF75918:10 - 20:00AUD 311.60
Jetstar Airways Economy #JQ90721:10 - 22:55AUD 265.27

Transportation from Townsville to Brisbane

Facts about the transport from Townsville to Brisbane

Cheapest Transport$124
Fastest Transport1h 45m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure9:10 PM
Departures per day18
Distance1335 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Queensland Rail, Virgin Australia Airlines

How to get from Townsville to Brisbane

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 340.00 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 123.34.

How long does it take to get from Townsville to Brisbane?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 24 hours to travel between Townsville and Brisbane depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Townsville and Brisbane. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 45m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d to reach Brisbane.

How much does it cost to get from Townsville to Brisbane?

Travelling between Townsville and Brisbane can be as cheap as USD 123.34 if you opt for a Queensland Rail train and as expensive as USD 340.00 if you buy a Greyhound Australia Bus 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 Townsville and Brisbane ?

  • 12 from Townsville to Brisbane starting from 06:00 Townsville Airport until 21:10 Townsville Airport
  • 5 from Townsville to Brisbane starting from 07:00 Townsville until 13:00 Townsville
  • 1 from Townsville to Brisbane starting from 15:54 Townsville until 15:54 Townsville

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

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

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Townsville to Brisbane, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 151.40.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Townsville and Brisbane

Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Townsville to Brisbane 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 Townsville and Brisbane

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 Townsville to Brisbane?

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

  • 65% took a train
  • 18% decided to fly
  • 17% opted for a bus