
Cairns to Townsvilletickets
Cairns to Townsville Trip Overview
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Distance 283 km (176.9 miles) | |
Price range US$ 42-US$ 661 | |
Ride Duration Range 55m-6h | |
Earliest Departure 21:00 | |
Latest Departure 23:00 | |
Most Popular Operator |
Taking a bus from Cairns to Townsville
Fastest bus: 4h 55m
Cheapest bus: US$ 42

About the ride from Cairns to Townsville
Cairns to Townsville Route Information
The distance between Cairns and Townsville is 177 miles, or approximately 283 kilometers.
There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to Townsville, including train,flight,bus.
The earliest departure leaves at 21:00 and has a duration of 6 hours.
The fastest way to travel is by flight, which takes approximately 55 minutes.
Cairns to Townsville by train
The only travel class available is Economy Seat.
Each train ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all train options.
Cairns to Townsville by flight
- Starting Price: US$ 156
- 61 departures a day, or 427 departures a week
The only travel class available is Economy.
Each flight ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all flight options.
Cairns to Townsville by bus
- Starting Price: US$ 42
- 22 departures a day, or 154 departures a week
There are 6 travel classes for this journey, including: Premium Class, Early Bird, Advantage, Flexible Class, Standard and Local.
Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.
Companies Operating from Cairns to Townsville
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