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How to get fromRubyvale to Townsvilleby taxi, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound) or car

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

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  1. Taxi to Emerald Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Rubyvale to Emerald Airport (EMD)taxi
    2. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)planeEMD - TSV
    5h 30m
    $609–950

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Anakie to RockhamptontrainSpirit of the Outback
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to TownsvilletrainSpirit of Queensland
    17h 37m
    $101–3,859

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Anakie to Rockhampton RailwaybusRockhampton
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to TownsvilletrainSpirit of Queensland
    15h 41m
    $139–2,768

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anakie to RockhamptonbusRockhampton
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to TownsvillebusCairns / ...
    17h 10m
    $199–428

  5. Drive 591.8 km

    1. Drive from Rubyvale to Townsvillecar591.8 km
    6h 43m
    $112–162

  6. Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Rubyvale to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car
    2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Townsville Airport (TSV)planeMOV - TSV
    6h 4m
    $537–954

Emerald Airport (EMD) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$440Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Rubyvale, QLD, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Rubyvale to Townsville via Anakie and Rockhampton in around 17h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rubyvale to Townsville via Anakie and Rockhampton in around 17h 37m.

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