How to travel from Townsville to Albany, Australia
The distance between Townsville and Albany is around 4,144km (2,575 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 8h 35m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Townsville to Albany 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 Albany → Townsville if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Townsville (TSV) to Albany (ALH).
- Duration8h 35m
- Flight time8h 20m
- Typical costA$1,240($835)
Qantas
+ 3 others2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train and Bus
Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then Central Station and then to Perth then take the bus to Proudlove Pde Transwa Albany.
- Duration4 days 18h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,340($905)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Townsville and Albany
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Townsville to Albany by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$665 ($445) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 8h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,240 ($835).
The distance between Townsville and Albany is around 4,144km (2,575 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,338km (2,074 miles)
It takes around 8h 35m to get from Townsville and Albany by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 4h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Townsville to Albany is to fly which takes around 8h 35m and will set you back approx A$1,240 ($835).
The cheapest way to travel between Townsville and Albany, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$665 ($445) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Townsville and Albany. We recommend that you fly from Townsville (TSV) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 8h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Townsville and Albany. We recommend that you fly from Townsville (TSV) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 8h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Townsville and Albany. Flights depart from Townsville (TSV) and arrive at Albany (ALH) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 8h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Townsville to Albany. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE) and Perth (PER). This services will take at least 8h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Townsville to Albany typically takes around 8h 20m. Flights depart from Townsville (TSV) and and arrive into Albany (ALH).
The closest major airport to Albany is Albany Airport (ALH) (ALH) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Albany. Busselton Airport (BQB) (BQB) and Perth Airport (PER) (PER) 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 Townsville and Albany. The distance is around 4,849km (3,013 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 4h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Townsville to Albany is to fly which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around A$1,240 ($835).
Compare travel optionsbetween Townsville and Albany
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 8h 35m | A$1,240($835) | on demand | 5,110km (3,175 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 12hrs | A$665($445) | once daily | 4,144km (2,575 miles) |
| Fly to Busselton (BQB), bus | 14h 15m | A$755($505) | once daily | 5,236km (3,254 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 4 days 18h | A$1,340($905) | once a week | 7,060km (4,387 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 4 days 23h | A$1,440($970) | once a week | 7,348km (4,566 miles) |
| Bus to Brisbane, train | 4 days 23h | A$1,385($935) | once a week | 7,342km (4,562 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 4h | A$645($435) | on demand | 4,849km (3,013 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Townsville and Albany
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
TransWA
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
NSW TrainLink
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
Airports near Albany
The following major airports near Albany offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Albany Airport (ALH)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Albany
Busselton Airport (BQB)
- Distance
- 272km (169 miles) from Albany
Perth Airport (PER)
- Distance
- 387km (241 miles) from Albany