Getting from Cairns to Townsville
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3 ways to travel from Cairns to Townsville
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About this route
- The distance between Cairns and Townsville is 283 km (176.9 miles)
- 89% of travelers between Cairns and Townsville choose to go by bus.
- For lower prices, bus start from 6 US$, around 54% less than the next-cheapest option.
- Departures run throughout the day, so booking on short notice is usually possible, but availability changes with the season.
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