How to travel from Beechworth to Townsville, Australia

The distance between Beechworth and Townsville is around 2,210km (1,373 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Beechworth to Townsville by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Townsville (TSV).

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time4h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$505($340)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Albury, 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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Drive

Drive to Townsville.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Distance2,379km (1,478 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Beechworth and Townsville

There are several options for getting from Beechworth to Townsville by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$500 ($335) and will take around 2 days 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$505 ($340).

The distance between Beechworth and Townsville is around 2,210km (1,373 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,902km (1,182 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Beechworth and Townsville by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Beechworth to Townsville is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx A$505 ($340).

The cheapest way to travel between Beechworth and Townsville, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$500 ($335) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Beechworth and Townsville. We recommend that you take the bus to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Townsville (TSV). instead which will take 5h 20m.

Bus travel

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

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

PTV Regional Transit, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Beechworth 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

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Beechworth to Townsville. We recommend that you take the bus to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Townsville (TSV). instead which will take 5h 20m.

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 Beechworth and Townsville. The distance is around 2,379km (1,478 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 3h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Beechworth to Townsville is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around A$505 ($340).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Beechworth and Townsville

Transport options from Beechworth to Townsville
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
5h 20m
A$505($340)
twice daily2,210km (1,373 miles)
Train and Plane6h 35m
A$615($415)
every 20 mins2,325km (1,445 miles)
Bus
2 days 1h
A$500($335)
once daily3,336km (2,073 miles)
Drive
1 day 3h
A$315($210)
on demand2,379km (1,478 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