How to travel from Albury to Townsville, Australia

The distance between Albury and Townsville is around 2,150km (1,336 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Albury to Townsville by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Albury (ABX) to Townsville (TSV).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time4h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$500($340)
Operated by

Qantas

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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Central Station then Brisbane and then to Townsville.

  • Duration1 day 15h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$370($250)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney then Brisbane and then to Townsville.

  • Duration2 days 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$500($335)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Townsville.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Distance2,334km (1,451 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albury and Townsville

There are several options for getting from Albury to Townsville by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$370 ($250) and will take around 1 day 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$500 ($340).

The distance between Albury and Townsville is around 2,150km (1,336 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,871km (1,162 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Albury and Townsville by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albury to Townsville is to fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx A$500 ($340).

The cheapest way to travel between Albury and Townsville, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$370 ($250) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Albury and Townsville. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Albury to Townsville. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Central Station and Brisbane. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.

XPT, NSW TrainLink and Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Albury and Townsville. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 1 day 15h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albury and Townsville. It typically takes around 2 days 1h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Albury to Townsville. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney and Brisbane. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 1h.

Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Albury and Townsville. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Albury and Townsville. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) and arrive at Townsville (TSV) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 4h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Albury to Townsville. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Albury to Townsville typically takes around 4h 10m. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) 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 Albury and Townsville. The distance is around 2,334km (1,451 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albury to Townsville is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around A$500 ($340).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Albury and Townsville

Transport options from Albury to Townsville
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 20m
A$500($340)
on demand2,150km (1,336 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 15h
A$370($250)
5 times a week2,935km (1,824 miles)
Train via Central Station1 day 16h
A$370($250)
5 times a week2,935km (1,824 miles)
Bus
2 days 1h
A$500($335)
once daily3,276km (2,036 miles)
Drive
1 day 2h
A$310($210)
on demand2,334km (1,451 miles)

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Airports near Townsville

The following major airports near Townsville offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

TSV
Townsville Airport (TSV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Townsville
PMK
Palm Island Airport (PMK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Townsville
CNS
Cairns Airport (CNS)
International Airport
Distance
288km (179 miles) from Townsville