How to travel from Townsville to Broome, Australia
The distance between Townsville and Broome is around 3,742km (2,325 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 50m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Townsville to Broome by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Broome → Townsville if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Townsville (TSV) to Broome (BME).
- Duration7h 50m
- Flight time7h 30m
- Typical costA$1,285($865)
+ 2 othersTrain and Bus
Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station then Adelaide Parklands and then to Darwin then take the bus to Broome.
- Duration5 days 19h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$2,075($1,395)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Townsville and Broome
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Townsville to Broome by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$1,285 ($865) and will take around 7h 50m.
The distance between Townsville and Broome is around 3,742km (2,325 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,594km (1,612 miles)
It takes around 7h 50m to get from Townsville and Broome by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 13h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Townsville to Broome is to fly which takes around 7h 50m and will set you back approx A$1,285 ($865).
The cheapest way to travel between Townsville and Broome, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around A$1,285 ($865) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Townsville and Broome. We recommend that you fly from Townsville (TSV) to Broome (BME). instead which will take 7h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Townsville and Broome. We recommend that you fly from Townsville (TSV) to Broome (BME). instead which will take 7h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Townsville and Broome. Flights depart from Townsville (TSV) and arrive at Broome (BME) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 7h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Townsville to Broome. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 7h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Townsville to Broome typically takes around 7h 30m. Flights depart from Townsville (TSV) and and arrive into Broome (BME).
The closest major airport to Broome is Broome International Airport (BME) (BME) which is approximately 1km (1 miles) from Broome. Port Hedland International Airport (PHE) (PHE) and Barimunya Airport (BYP) (BYP) 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 Broome. The distance is around 3,742km (2,325 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 13h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Townsville to Broome is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around A$1,285 ($865).
Compare travel optionsbetween Townsville and Broome
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 7h 50m | A$1,285($865) | every 30 mins | 5,170km (3,212 miles) |
Train and Bus | 5 days 19h | A$2,075($1,395) | once a week | 8,917km (5,541 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 13h | A$495($335) | on demand | 3,742km (2,325 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Townsville and Broome
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
NSW TrainLink
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
Airports near Broome
The following major airports near Broome offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Broome International Airport (BME)
- Distance
- 1km (1 miles) from Broome
Port Hedland International Airport (PHE)
- Distance
- 463km (288 miles) from Broome
Barimunya Airport (BYP)
- Distance
- 614km (381 miles) from Broome