There are 6 ways to get from Townsville to Tree of Knowledge by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Fly to Barcaldine Airport
best- Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI)TSV - BCI
5h 17m$258–821Train
cheapest- Take the train from Townsville to RockhamptonSpirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Rockhampton to BarcaldineSpirit of the Outback
22h 40m$66–4,780Bus
- Take the bus from Townsville to RockhamptonBrisbane
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to BarcaldineLongreach
20h 35m$182–454Drive 611.1 km
- Drive from Townsville to Tree of Knowledge611.1 km
8h 46m$119–172Fly to Blackall Airport, bus
- Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Blackall Airport (BKQ)TSV - BKQ
- Take the bus from Blackall to Barcaldine
9h 36m$305–842Bus, train
- Take the bus from Townsville to Mount LarcomPm19
- Take the train from Mount Larcom to BarcaldineSpirit of the Outback
26h 50m$134–2,645
Townsville to Tree of Knowledge by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Tree of Knowledge is to drive which costs $110 - $180 and takes 8h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Townsville to Tree of Knowledge is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $250 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Tree of Knowledge. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Barcaldine via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Townsville to Tree of Knowledge. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Barcaldine via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 40m.
The distance between Townsville and Tree of Knowledge is 508 km. The road distance is 611.1 km.
The best way to get from Townsville to Tree of Knowledge without a car is to bus which takes 20h 35m and costs $180 - $460.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Townsville to Tree of Knowledge, including transfers.
Townsville to Tree of Knowledge bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Townsville station.
Townsville to Tree of Knowledge train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Townsville station.
The best way to get from Townsville to Tree of Knowledge is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $250 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $460 and takes 20h 35m, you could also train, which costs $65 - $4,800 and takes 22h 40m.
What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Tree of Knowledge, QLD, Australia?
Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Townsville to Tree of Knowledge via Rockhampton and Barcaldine in around 20h 35m.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Townsville Airport to Barcaldine Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
Flights from Townsville Airport to Blackall Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Townsville to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–2,580
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–260
- AChoice
- $35–170
- Gold Class
- $2,060
- Heritage Class
- $2,580
Train from Rockhampton to Barcaldine
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–2,183
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–240
- AChoice
- $30–140
- Gold Class
- $1,743
- Heritage Class
- $2,183
Train from Mount Larcom to Barcaldine
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–2,459
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–250
- AChoice
- $30–160
- Gold Class
- $1,963
- Heritage Class
- $2,459
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Townsville to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $110–160
- Advantage
- $130–200
- Flexible
- $160–260
Bus from Rockhampton to Barcaldine
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $85–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $85–130
- Advantage
- $100–160
- Flexible
- $120–200
Bus from Blackall to Barcaldine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $28–40
- Advantage
- $28–45
- Flexible
- $25–40
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Townsville to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Mount Larcom
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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Townsville to Tree of Knowledge bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Townsville to Tree of Knowledge train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Tree of Knowledge is 611 km. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Townsville to Tree of Knowledge.
There are four+ hotels available in Tree of Knowledge.