How to travel from Geraldton to Townsville, Australia
The distance between Geraldton and Townsville is around 5,105km (3,172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 40m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Geraldton 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 → Geraldton if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Geraldton (GET) to Townsville (TSV).
- Duration7h 40m
- Flight time7h 20m
- Typical costA$1,235($830)
Qantas
+ 1 othersBus and Train
Take the bus to Perth Wellington Street then take the train to Sydney Central Station then Brisbane and then to Townsville.
- Duration4 days 16h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,165($785)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Geraldton and Townsville
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Geraldton to Townsville by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$880 ($595) and will take around 5 days 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 7h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,235 ($830).
The distance between Geraldton and Townsville is around 5,105km (3,172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,426km (2,129 miles)
It takes around 7h 40m to get from Geraldton and Townsville by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 8h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Geraldton to Townsville is to fly which takes around 7h 40m and will set you back approx A$1,235 ($830).
The cheapest way to travel between Geraldton and Townsville, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$880 ($595) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Geraldton and Townsville. We recommend that you fly from Geraldton (GET) to Townsville (TSV). instead which will take 7h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Geraldton and Townsville. We recommend that you fly from Geraldton (GET) to Townsville (TSV). instead which will take 7h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Geraldton and Townsville. Flights depart from Geraldton (GET) and arrive at Townsville (TSV) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 7h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Geraldton to Townsville. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER) and Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 7h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Geraldton to Townsville typically takes around 7h 20m. Flights depart from Geraldton (GET) 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 Geraldton and Townsville. The distance is around 5,178km (3,217 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 8h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Geraldton to Townsville is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around A$1,235 ($830).
Compare travel optionsbetween Geraldton and Townsville
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 7h 40m | A$1,235($830) | on demand | 5,105km (3,172 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 4 days 16h | A$1,165($785) | once a week | 6,688km (4,155 miles) |
| Bus to Perth Wellington Street, train | 5 days 2h | A$1,325($890) | once a week | 7,014km (4,358 miles) |
| Bus to Perth Wellington Street, train | 5 days 10h | A$880($595) | once a week | 7,318km (4,547 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 8h | A$975($655) | on demand | 5,178km (3,217 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Geraldton and Townsville
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
NSW TrainLink
Queensland Rail Travel
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Bus companies
Integrity Coach Lines
Premier Motor Service
Airlines
Qantas
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