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How to get fromTownsville to Adelaideby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Townsville to Adelaide by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane TSV - ADL
    5h 58m
    $255–656

  2. Train via Sydney

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    2d 13h
    $529–9,454

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Alburybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus bus
    2d 15h
    $341–595

  4. Drive 2,496.2 km

    1. Drive from Townsville to Adelaidecar car 2,496.2 km
    29h 4m
    $464–670

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train Great Southern Rail
    3d
    $2,370–10,405

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train Great Southern Rail
    3d 6h
    $2,526–6,037

Townsville to Adelaide by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$529Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Townsville to Adelaide Parklands via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, and Sydney Central Station in around 2d 13h.

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