Getting 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.