How to travel from Townsville to Eden, Australia

The distance between Townsville and Eden is around 2,215km (1,376 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Townsville to Eden by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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plane
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Fly

Fly from Townsville (TSV) to Merimbula (MIM).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time4h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$985($660)
Operated by

Qantas

+ 3 others

2 similiar routes

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane then Sydney and then to Eden.

  • Duration2 days 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$440($295)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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3 x train
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bus
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then Central Station and then to Canberra Station then take the bus to Eden Coach Stop Imlay St.

  • Duration1 day 17h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$335($225)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Eden.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Distance2,440km (1,516 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Townsville and Eden

There are several options for getting from Townsville to Eden by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$310 ($210) and will take around 1 day 21h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$985 ($660).

The distance between Townsville and Eden is around 2,215km (1,376 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,003km (1,244 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Townsville and Eden by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Townsville to Eden is to fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx A$985 ($660).

The cheapest way to travel between Townsville and Eden, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$310 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Townsville and Eden. We recommend that you fly from Townsville (TSV) to Merimbula (MIM). instead which will take 5hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Townsville and Eden. It typically takes around 2 days 1h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Townsville to Eden. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, King George Square 2A and Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 1h.

Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Townsville and Eden. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Townsville and Eden. Flights depart from Townsville (TSV) and arrive at Merimbula (MIM) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 4h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Townsville to Eden. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 5hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Townsville to Eden typically takes around 4h 30m. Flights depart from Townsville (TSV) and and arrive into Merimbula (MIM).

The closest major airport to Eden is Merimbula Airport (MIM) (MIM) which is approximately 17km (11 miles) from Eden. Moruya Airport (MYA) (MYA) 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 Eden. The distance is around 2,440km (1,516 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Townsville to Eden is to fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around A$985 ($660).

How do I get from Townsville to Eden

Compare travel optionsbetween Townsville and Eden

Transport options from Townsville to Eden
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
5hrs
A$985($660)
every 20 mins2,540km (1,578 miles)
Plane and Bus7h 15m
A$520($350)
twice daily2,368km (1,472 miles)
Fly to Canberra (CBR), bus7h 35m
A$505($340)
twice daily2,215km (1,376 miles)
Bus
2 days 1h
A$440($295)
once daily3,121km (1,939 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
1 day 17h
A$335($225)
5 times a week2,901km (1,802 miles)
Train to Brisbane Roma Street, bus1 day 21h
A$310($210)
5 times a week2,865km (1,781 miles)
Drive
1 day 4h
A$460($310)
on demand2,440km (1,516 miles)

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Airports near Eden

The following major airports near Eden offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

MIM
Merimbula Airport (MIM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
17km (11 miles) from Eden
MYA
Moruya Airport (MYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
131km (81 miles) from Eden
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Eden