How to travel from Shepparton to Townsville, Australia
The distance between Shepparton and Townsville is around 2,236km (1,389 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 45m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Shepparton to Townsville by 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 → Shepparton if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Broadmeadows then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Townsville (TSV).
- Duration5h 45m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical costA$600($405)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Euroa Station, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Townsville.
- Duration2 days 4h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costA$465($310)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Benalla Station then take the train to Central Station then Brisbane and then to Townsville.
- Duration1 day 17h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$395($265)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shepparton and Townsville
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Shepparton to Townsville by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$395 ($265) and will take around 1 day 17h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$600 ($405).
The distance between Shepparton and Townsville is around 2,236km (1,389 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,909km (1,186 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Shepparton and Townsville by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Shepparton to Townsville is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx A$600 ($405).
The cheapest way to travel between Shepparton and Townsville, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$395 ($265) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Shepparton and Townsville. We recommend that you take the train to Broadmeadows then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Townsville (TSV). instead which will take 5h 45m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Shepparton and Townsville. It typically takes around 2 days 4h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Shepparton to Townsville. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Euroa Station, Euroa, Sydney and Brisbane. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 4h.
PTV Regional Transit, Firefly Express, Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Shepparton and Townsville. Buses run twice a week and take around 2 days 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shepparton to Townsville. We recommend that you take the train to Broadmeadows then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Townsville (TSV). instead which will take 5h 45m.
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 Shepparton and Townsville. The distance is around 2,285km (1,420 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 3h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shepparton to Townsville is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around A$600 ($405).
Compare travel optionsbetween Shepparton and Townsville
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 5h 45m | A$600($405) | 4 times a day | 2,236km (1,389 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 9h 15m | A$460($310) | 5 times a week | 2,566km (1,594 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 6h 35m | A$530($355) | once daily | 2,320km (1,441 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 8hrs | A$520($350) | twice daily | 2,687km (1,670 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 4h | A$465($310) | twice a week | 3,425km (2,128 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 1 day 17h | A$395($265) | 5 times a week | 3,105km (1,929 miles) |
| Bus to Benalla Station, train | 1 day 17h | A$395($265) | 5 times a week | 3,105km (1,929 miles) |
| Bus to Rivadestra Pizza & Pasta, train | 1 day 18h | A$465($310) | twice a week | 3,057km (1,899 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 3h | A$305($205) | on demand | 2,285km (1,420 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Shepparton and Townsville
Bus companies
PTV Regional Transit
Skybus
Crisps Coaches
Firefly Express
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
V-Line
XPT
NSW TrainLink
Queensland Rail Travel
Airlines
Virgin Australia
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