How to travel from Townsville to Beechworth, Australia
The distance between Townsville and Beechworth is around 2,210km (1,373 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Townsville to Beechworth 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 Beechworth → Townsville if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Townsville (TSV) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St.
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time3h 55m
- Typical costA$755($510)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Brisbane, Sydney then Albury and then to Ford St/Camp St.
- Duration2 days 1h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$440($295)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then Central Station and then to Albury Station Platform 1 then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St.
- Duration1 day 17h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$375($250)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Townsville and Beechworth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Townsville to Beechworth by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$375 ($250) and will take around 1 day 17h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$755 ($510).
The distance between Townsville and Beechworth is around 2,210km (1,373 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,902km (1,182 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Townsville and Beechworth by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Townsville to Beechworth is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx A$755 ($510).
The cheapest way to travel between Townsville and Beechworth, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$375 ($250) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Townsville and Beechworth. We recommend that you fly from Townsville (TSV) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St. instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Townsville and Beechworth. It typically takes around 2 days 1h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Townsville to Beechworth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, Sydney and Albury. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 1h.
Premier Motor Service, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and PTV Regional Transit run regular bus services between Townsville and Beechworth. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Townsville to Beechworth. We recommend that you fly from Townsville (TSV) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St. instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Beechworth is Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Beechworth. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) 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 Beechworth. The distance is around 2,379km (1,478 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 Townsville to Beechworth is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around A$755 ($510).
Compare travel optionsbetween Townsville and Beechworth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 5hrs | A$755($510) | twice daily | 2,210km (1,373 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 6h 20m | A$610($410) | every 20 mins | 2,324km (1,444 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 2 days 1h | A$440($295) | once daily | 3,325km (2,066 miles) |
| Bus via Maroochydore | 2 days 1h | A$495($335) | once daily | 3,333km (2,071 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 17h | A$375($250) | 5 times a week | 2,995km (1,861 miles) |
| Train to Brisbane Roma Street, bus | 1 day 17h | A$375($250) | 5 times a week | 2,995km (1,861 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 3h | A$315($210) | on demand | 2,379km (1,478 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Townsville and Beechworth
Bus companies
PTV Regional Transit
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Train operators
V-Line
XPT
Queensland Rail Travel
NSW TrainLink
Airports near Beechworth
The following major airports near Beechworth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Albury Airport (ABX)
- Distance
- 40km (25 miles) from Beechworth
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 219km (136 miles) from Beechworth
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
- Distance
- 254km (158 miles) from Beechworth