How to travel from Geelong to Townsville, Australia

The distance between Geelong and Townsville is around 2,472km (1,536 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Geelong 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 Avalon (AVV) to Townsville (TSV).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time4h 15m
  • Typical cost
    A$520($350)
Operated byJetstar+ 2 others
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Train

Take the train to Southern Cross, Central Station then Brisbane and then to Townsville.

  • Duration1 day 20h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$415($280)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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4 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Townsville.

  • Duration2 days 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$565($380)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Townsville.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Distance2,531km (1,572 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Geelong and Townsville

There are several options for getting from Geelong to Townsville by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$415 ($280) and will take around 1 day 20h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$520 ($350).

The distance between Geelong and Townsville is around 2,472km (1,536 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,114km (1,314 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Geelong and Townsville by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 6h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Geelong to Townsville is to fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx A$520 ($350).

The cheapest way to travel between Geelong and Townsville, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$415 ($280) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Geelong and Townsville. It typically takes around 1 day 20h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Geelong to Townsville. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southern Cross, Central Station and Brisbane. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 20h.

V-Line, XPT, NSW TrainLink and Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Geelong and Townsville. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 1 day 20h, 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 Geelong and Townsville. It typically takes around 2 days 6h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Geelong to Townsville. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Sydney and Brisbane. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 6h.

V-Line, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Geelong and Townsville. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Geelong and Townsville. Flights depart from Avalon (AVV) and arrive at Townsville (TSV) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 4h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Geelong to Townsville. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Geelong to Townsville typically takes around 4h 15m. Flights depart from Avalon (AVV) 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 Geelong and Townsville. The distance is around 2,531km (1,572 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 6h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Geelong to Townsville is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around A$520 ($350).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Geelong and Townsville

Transport options from Geelong to Townsville
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 40m
A$520($350)
on demand2,472km (1,536 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 20h
A$415($280)
5 times a week3,320km (2,063 miles)
Train via Southern Cross1 day 20h
A$415($280)
5 times a week3,320km (2,063 miles)
Bus
2 days 6h
A$565($380)
once daily3,692km (2,294 miles)
Drive
1 day 6h
A$335($225)
on demand2,531km (1,572 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