Brisbane Roma Street to Townsville

Brisbane Roma Street to Townsville

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Brisbane Roma Street to Townsville Schedule

Brisbane Roma Street to Townsville Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Jetstar Airways Economy #JQ90406:10 - 08:10AUD 518.47
Qantas Airways Economy #QF75209:55 - 12:00AUD 311.23
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA37111:40 - 13:45AUD 303.40
Greyhound Australia AC Seater 12:00 - 12:10AUD 309
Queensland Rail RailBed 15:45 - 09:38AUD 331.50
Jetstar Airways Economy #JQ90618:25 - 20:25AUD 281.36

Transportation from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsville

Facts about the transport from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsville

Cheapest Transport$124
Fastest Transport2h
Earliest Departure6:10 AM
Latest Departure7:50 PM
Departures per day2
Distance1208 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Queensland Rail, Virgin Australia Airlines

Popular Routes in Australia

How to get from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsville

Travelling between Brisbane Roma Street and Townsville 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 216.34 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 123.34.

How long does it take to get from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsville?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 25 hours to travel between Brisbane Roma Street and Townsville depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Brisbane Roma Street and Townsville. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 10m to reach Townsville.

How much does it cost to get from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsville?

Travelling between Brisbane Roma Street and Townsville can be as cheap as USD 123.34 if you opt for a Queensland Rail train and as expensive as USD 216.34 if you buy a Queensland Rail Train 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 Brisbane Roma Street and Townsville ?

  • 2 from Brisbane to Townsville starting from 13:45 Brisbane Roma Street until 13:45 Brisbane Roma Street

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsville.

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 Brisbane to Townsville, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 170.33.

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 Brisbane and Townsville

Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Brisbane to Townsville 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 Brisbane and Townsville

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 Brisbane Roma Street to Townsville?

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

  • 48% took a train
  • 38% decided to fly
  • 14% opted for a bus