How to travel from Point Lookout to Townsville, Australia
The distance between Point Lookout and Townsville is around 1,203km (747 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Point Lookout to Townsville by ferry, train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Townsville → Point Lookout if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Train and Plane
Take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Central station platform 4 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Townsville (TSV).
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical costA$315($210)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Townsville.
- Duration19h 45m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$235($160)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the bus to Townsville.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$325($220)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cleveland then drive to Townsville.
- Duration18h 55m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical costA$395($265)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Point Lookout and Townsville
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Point Lookout to Townsville by ferry, train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around A$235 ($160) and will take around 19h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$315 ($210).
The distance between Point Lookout and Townsville is around 1,203km (747 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,137km (707 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Point Lookout and Townsville by ferry, train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Point Lookout to Townsville is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx A$315 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Point Lookout and Townsville is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around A$235 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Point Lookout and Townsville. We recommend that you take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Central station platform 4 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Townsville (TSV). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Point Lookout and Townsville. We recommend that you take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Central station platform 4 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Townsville (TSV). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Point Lookout to Townsville. We recommend that you take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Central station platform 4 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Townsville (TSV). instead which will take 4h 25m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Point Lookout to Townsville. We recommend that you take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Central station platform 4 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Townsville (TSV). instead which will take 4h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Point Lookout to Townsville is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around A$315 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Point Lookout and Townsville
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Train and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 25m | A$315($210) | every 2 hours | 1,203km (747 miles) |
| Ferry to Toondah Harbour, train and plane | 7hrs | A$505($340) | every 2 hours | 1,949km (1,211 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 19h 45m | A$235($160) | 5 times a week | 1,385km (861 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 1h | A$325($220) | once daily | 1,681km (1,044 miles) |
| Ferry to Toondah Harbour, Bus | 1 day 2h | A$280($185) | once daily | 1,667km (1,036 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 18h 55m | A$395($265) | every 2 hours | 1,550km (963 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Point Lookout and Townsville
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Ferry operators
Stradbroke Flyer
Sealink (SEQ)
Bus companies
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