Cairns to Townsville

Cairns to Townsville

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Cairns to Townsville Schedule

Cairns to Townsville Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Qantas Airways Economy #QF235506:35 - 07:30AUD 250.84
Queensland Rail Economy Seat 09:35 - 15:39AUD 65.40
Qantas Airways Economy #QF234910:55 - 11:50AUD 205.72
Qantas Airways Economy #QF234513:15 - 14:10AUD 301.33
Greyhound Australia Flexible 15:00 - 20:30AUD 81
Regional Express Economy #ZL544116:10 - 17:10AUD 207.14
Qantas Airways Economy #QF235118:50 - 19:45AUD 225.89

Transportation from Cairns to Townsville

Facts about the transport from Cairns to Townsville

Cheapest Transport$43
Fastest Transport55m
Earliest Departure6:30 AM
Latest Departure6:05 PM
Departures per day1
Distance304 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Qantas Airways, Queensland Rail

Cairns to Townsville Destination Reviews

DG
Please note the ticket price was 50 when I went to book seat but computer automatically but an email address I have, but don't use, when changing to preferred email, ticket price jumped to 79 plus fees n now I'm been charged international fees now NOT HAPPY, considering the limited passengers, why the price jump, is there a seniors discount available? the direct Greyhound booking was $119 why was that? sorry to gripe
Bus Premium, Greyhound Australia, Sep 14, 2023
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How to get from Cairns to Townsville

Travelling between Cairns and Townsville is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 42.87 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 42.87.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Townsville?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 7 hours to travel between Cairns and Townsville depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Cairns and Townsville. Flight will bring you to your destination in 55m. Train does a much slower job and take about 6h 4m to reach Townsville.

How much does it cost to get from Cairns to Townsville?

Travelling between Cairns and Townsville can be as cheap as USD 42.87 if you opt for a Queensland Rail train and as expensive as USD 42.87 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 Cairns and Townsville ?

  • 1 from Cairns to Townsville starting from 09:35 Cairns until 09:35 Cairns

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Cairns 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 Cairns to Townsville, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 142.90.

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 Cairns and Townsville

Qantas Airways

Bus

Travelling from Cairns 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 Cairns 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 Cairns 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

  • 50% took a train
  • 49% opted for a bus
  • 1% Other