The distance between Port Arthur and Townsville is around 2,850km (1,771 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7hrs.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Port Arthur to Townsville by bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Townsville → Port Arthur if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall then fly from Hobart (HBA) to Townsville (TSV).
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Take the bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall and then to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Townsville (TSV).
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There are several options for getting from Port Arthur to Townsville by bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$470 ($315) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 7hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$750 ($505).
The distance between Port Arthur and Townsville is around 2,850km (1,771 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,658km (1,651 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Port Arthur and Townsville by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Port Arthur to Townsville is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx A$750 ($505).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Arthur and Townsville is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$470 ($315) for a standard one-way ticket.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Arthur to Townsville. We recommend that you take the bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall then fly from Hobart (HBA) to Townsville (TSV). instead which will take 7hrs.
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.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Arthur to Townsville is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around A$750 ($505).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane | 7hrs | A$750($505) | once daily | 2,850km (1,771 miles) |
Bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall, plane | 8h 45m | A$470($315) | once daily | 3,065km (1,904 miles) |
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The following major airports near Townsville offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.