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

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

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  1. Fly to Emerald Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Emerald Airport (EMD)planeTSV - EMD
    2. Take the taxi from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Rubyvaletaxi
    5h 5m
    $609–989

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Townsville to RockhamptontrainSpirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to AnakietrainSpirit of the Outback
    16h 37m
    $97–3,840

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to RockhamptonbusBrisbane
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to AnakiebusLongreach
    17h 30m
    $197–424

  4. Drive 592 km

    1. Drive from Townsville to Rubyvalecar592 km
    6h 43m
    $113–163

  5. Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)planeTSV - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Rubyvalecar
    6h 14m
    $571–951

  6. Bus via Saint Lawrence

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Saint Lawrencebus
    2. Take the bus from Saint Lawrence to Rockhampton George Streetbus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Anakiebus
    18h 10m
    $207–322

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

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$449Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Townsville to Rubyvale via Rockhampton and Anakie in around 16h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Townsville to Rubyvale via Rockhampton and Anakie in around 17h 30m.

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