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      Cairns to Townsville Route Summary

      Cairns to Townsville bus is a popular way of traveling. For this specific route there are several transport types available: bus, train and plane. We found up to 6 bus departures. The earliest bus departs from Cairns at 07:00h, arriving to Townsville at 13:00h the same day. While latest bus departs at 15:00h, arriving at 20:30h the same day.

      There are 2 train departures available on this route. For faster travel, 16 flights are available daily.
      Departure station and country Cairns, Australia
      Arrival station and country Townsville, Australia
      Travel Distance 346 km
      Average Trip Duration 05h 45min
      Total Departures 6
      Popular Operators Greyhound Australia
      Lowest Price €30
      Transportation Options Bus, Train, Plane

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      Traveling by bus from Cairns to Townsville

      The shortest travel distance between Cairns and Townsville is 346 km. The fastest bus which departs at 11:00 has a travel time of 05:30h. The longest travel time on the route is 06:00h.

      Bus companies

      Greyhound Australia is the name of the carrier operating this route. This company has not been rated yet.

      Departure and arrival stations

      If you're wanting more detailed information about either Cairns or Townsville, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.

      Cheapest ticket prices

      Adult ticket: €30 (One-Way) or €60 (Return).

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      Other popular destinations from Townsville

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      Other ways of traveling between Cairns and Townsville

      In case that you feel safer taking other forms of transportation, you can find alternative ways of reaching Townsville below.

      Trains from Cairns to Townsville

      Another transportation option is taking a train from Cairns to Townsville. You can find the details about the departure times and ticket prices by clicking one of the routes in the search results.

      Cairns to Townsville Bus Summary

      Route Overview Key Info
      Departure Station Cairns
      Destination Station Townsville
      Daily Departures Over 6 bus departures
      Earliest Departures 07:00 AM
      Latest Departure 03:00 PM
      Travel Distance 346 km
      Travel Time 05:45

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