How to travel from Townsville to Bicheno, Australia
The distance between Townsville and Bicheno is around 2,698km (1,676 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 45m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Townsville to Bicheno by plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bicheno → Townsville if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Townsville (TSV) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to Opp. No.5 Story St.
- Duration6h 45m
- Flight time4h 10m
- Typical costA$725($490)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Bicheno.
- Duration1 day 17h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$500($335)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Townsville and Bicheno
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Townsville to Bicheno by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around A$500 ($335) 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 6h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$725 ($490).
The distance between Townsville and Bicheno is around 2,698km (1,676 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,519km (1,565 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Townsville and Bicheno by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Townsville to Bicheno is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx A$725 ($490).
The cheapest way to travel between Townsville and Bicheno is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$500 ($335) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Townsville and Bicheno. We recommend that you fly from Townsville (TSV) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to Opp. No.5 Story St. instead which will take 6h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Townsville and Bicheno. We recommend that you fly from Townsville (TSV) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to Opp. No.5 Story St. instead which will take 6h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Townsville to Bicheno. We recommend that you fly from Townsville (TSV) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to Opp. No.5 Story St. instead which will take 6h 45m.
The closest major airport to Bicheno is Launceston Airport (LST) (LST) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Bicheno. Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) and Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) 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 Townsville to Bicheno. We recommend that you fly from Townsville (TSV) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to Opp. No.5 Story St. instead which will take 6h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Townsville to Bicheno is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around A$725 ($490).
Compare travel optionsbetween Townsville and Bicheno
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 6h 45m | A$725($490) | twice daily | 2,698km (1,676 miles) |
| Fly to Hobart (HBA), Bus | 7h 50m | A$890($600) | twice daily | 2,933km (1,822 miles) |
| Fly to Devonport (DPO), bus | 8h 50m | A$820($550) | twice daily | 2,757km (1,713 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 17h | A$500($335) | twice daily | 3,146km (1,955 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Townsville and Bicheno
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Bus companies
Calow's Coaches
Tassielink Transit
Redline
Airports near Bicheno
The following major airports near Bicheno offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Launceston Airport (LST)
- Distance
- 98km (61 miles) from Bicheno
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 126km (78 miles) from Bicheno
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 175km (109 miles) from Bicheno