How to travel from Margaret River to Townsville, Australia
The distance between Margaret River and Townsville is around 4,004km (2,488 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 10m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Margaret River 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 → Margaret River if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Busselton (BQB) to Townsville (TSV).
- Duration7h 10m
- Flight time6h 30m
- Typical costA$455($305)
+ 2 others1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Mandurah Stn Transwa Mandurah then take the train to Perth Underground Stn Platform 1, Central Station then Brisbane and then to Townsville.
- Duration4 days 15h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,335($900)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Margaret River and Townsville
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Margaret River to Townsville by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$455 ($305) and will take around 7h 10m.
The distance between Margaret River and Townsville is around 4,004km (2,488 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,533km (2,195 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Margaret River and Townsville by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 7h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Margaret River to Townsville is to fly which takes around 7h 10m and will set you back approx A$455 ($305).
The cheapest way to travel between Margaret River and Townsville, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around A$455 ($305) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Margaret River and Townsville. We recommend that you fly from Busselton (BQB) to Townsville (TSV). instead which will take 7h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Margaret River and Townsville. We recommend that you fly from Busselton (BQB) to Townsville (TSV). instead which will take 7h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Margaret River and Townsville. Flights depart from Busselton (BQB) and arrive at Townsville (TSV) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 6h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Margaret River to Townsville. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 7h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Margaret River to Townsville typically takes around 6h 30m. Flights depart from Busselton (BQB) 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 Margaret River and Townsville. The distance is around 5,133km (3,189 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 7h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Margaret River to Townsville is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around A$455 ($305).
Compare travel optionsbetween Margaret River and Townsville
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 7h 10m | A$455($305) | twice daily | 4,801km (2,983 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 9h 20m | A$640($430) | twice daily | 4,004km (2,488 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 4 days 15h | A$1,335($900) | once a week | 6,945km (4,316 miles) |
| Bus to Transwa Bay Transwa East Perth Set-Down, train | 4 days 22h | A$1,440($970) | once a week | 7,247km (4,503 miles) |
| Bus to Transwa Bay Transwa East Perth Set-Down, train | 4 days 22h | A$1,385($930) | once a week | 7,242km (4,500 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 7h | A$680($460) | on demand | 5,133km (3,189 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Margaret River and Townsville
Airlines
Qantas
Airnorth
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Train operators
Transperth
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
NSW TrainLink
Queensland Rail Travel
Bus companies
TransWA
Premier Motor Service
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