What is the cheapest way to get from Springfield to Townsville?

The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Townsville is to bus via Richlands bus station, stop B which costs $180 - $270 and takes 26h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Springfield to Townsville?

The fastest way to get from Springfield to Townsville is to train and fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $140 - $480.

Is there a direct train between Springfield and Townsville?

No, there is no direct train from Springfield station to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Springfield station, platform 2 and arriving at Townsville via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 16m.

How far is it from Springfield to Townsville?

The distance between Springfield and Townsville is 1154 km. The road distance is 1360.6 km.

How do I travel from Springfield to Townsville without a car?

The best way to get from Springfield to Townsville without a car is to train which takes 20h 16m and costs $65 - $4,900.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Springfield to Townsville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Springfield to Townsville train from?

Springfield to Townsville train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Roma Street station.

Train or bus from Springfield to Townsville?

The best way to get from Springfield to Townsville is to train which takes 20h 16m and costs $65 - $4,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $490 and takes 25h 46m.

Where does the Springfield to Townsville train arrive?

Springfield to Townsville train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.

Can I drive from Springfield to Townsville?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Townsville is 1361 km. It takes approximately 16h 7m to drive from Springfield to Townsville.

Where can I stay near Townsville?

There are 572+ hotels available in Townsville.

Springfield to Townsville - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Townsville by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Springfield station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 4
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)BNE - TSV
4h 16m
$147–474
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Roma Street to TownsvilleSpirit of Queensland
20h 16m
$65–4,900
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Brisbane to TownsvilleTownsville / ...
25h 46m
$200–490
Drive 1,360.6 km
1. Drive from Springfield to Townsville1,360.6 km
16h 7m
$262–378
Bus via Richlands bus station, stop B
1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to TownsvillePm16
26h 5m
$181–261

Springfield to Townsville by train

4Weekly Trains

20h 16mAverage Duration

$65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,154.2 km
Duration: 4h 16m

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Roma Street to Townsville 4 times a week. Tickets cost $65–4,904 and the journey takes 18h 40m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Brisbane to Townsville twice daily. Tickets cost $200–490 and the journey takes 24h 10m.

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