Townsville to Queensland

Townsville to Queensland

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Townsville to Queensland Schedule

Townsville to Queensland Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Qantas Airways Economy #QF75105:45 - 07:35AUD 314.75
Greyhound Australia Early Bird 07:00 - 06:00AUD 206
Jetstar Airways Economy #JQ90509:20 - 11:10AUD 163.27
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA37211:35 - 13:25AUD 424.75
Greyhound Australia Premium 13:00 - 13:00AUD 442
Queensland Rail Economy Seat 15:54 - 19:38AUD 189
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA38217:05 - 19:05AUD 274.39
Qantas Airways Economy #QF194318:00 - 19:50AUD 332.94
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA38620:05 - 22:00AUD 277.72

Transportation from Townsville to Queensland

Facts about the transport from Townsville to Queensland

Cheapest Transport$125
Fastest Transport1h 50m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure6:00 PM
Departures per day12
Distance1200 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Queensland Rail, Virgin Australia Airlines

How to get from Townsville to Queensland

Travelling between Townsville and Queensland 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 297.65 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 138.64.

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

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

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Townsville and Queensland. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 50m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d to reach Queensland.

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

Travelling between Townsville and Queensland can be as cheap as USD 138.64 if you opt for a Greyhound Australia bus and as expensive as USD 297.65 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 Queensland ?

  • 6 from Townsville to Queensland starting from 06:00 Townsville Airport until 18:00 Townsville Airport
  • 6 from Townsville to Queensland starting from 07:00 Townsville until 13:00 Townsville

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

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 Queensland, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 151.12.

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 Queensland

Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Townsville to Queensland 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 Queensland

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 Queensland?

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
  • 19% decided to fly
  • 16% opted for a bus