How to travel from Albany to Townsville, Australia
The distance between Albany and Townsville is around 4,110km (2,554 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 40m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Albany to Townsville by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Townsville → Albany if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Albany (ALH) to Townsville (TSV).
- Duration6h 40m
- Flight time6h 25m
- Typical costA$410($275)
Regional Express
+ 3 others1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale then take the train to Central Station then Brisbane and then to Townsville.
- Duration4 days 17h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,340($905)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albany and Townsville
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Albany to Townsville by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$410 ($275) and will take around 6h 40m.
The distance between Albany and Townsville is around 4,110km (2,554 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,338km (2,074 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Albany and Townsville by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 4h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Albany to Townsville is to fly which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx A$410 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Albany and Townsville, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around A$410 ($275) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Albany and Townsville. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Townsville (TSV). instead which will take 6h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Albany and Townsville. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Townsville (TSV). instead which will take 6h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Albany and Townsville. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and arrive at Townsville (TSV) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 6h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Albany to Townsville. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER) and Cairns (CNS). This services will take at least 6h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Albany to Townsville typically takes around 6h 25m. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and and arrive into Townsville (TSV).
The closest major airport to Townsville is Townsville Airport (TSV) (TSV) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Townsville. Palm Island Airport (PMK) (PMK) and Cairns Airport (CNS) (CNS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Albany and Townsville. The distance is around 4,849km (3,013 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 4h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albany to Townsville is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around A$410 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Albany and Townsville
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 6h 40m | A$410($275) | on demand | 4,110km (2,554 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 11h 30m | A$620($420) | once daily | 4,144km (2,575 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 4 days 17h | A$1,340($905) | once a week | 7,060km (4,387 miles) |
| Bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale, train | 4 days 23h | A$1,390($935) | once a week | 7,350km (4,567 miles) |
| Bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale, train | 4 days 23h | A$1,445($975) | once a week | 7,357km (4,571 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 4h | A$645($435) | on demand | 4,849km (3,013 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Albany and Townsville
Airlines
Regional Express
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Train operators
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
NSW TrainLink
Queensland Rail Travel
Bus companies
TransWA
Airports near Townsville
The following major airports near Townsville offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Townsville Airport (TSV)
- Distance
- 6km (3 miles) from Townsville
Palm Island Airport (PMK)
- Distance
- 61km (38 miles) from Townsville
Cairns Airport (CNS)
- Distance
- 288km (179 miles) from Townsville