The distance between Townsville and Port Lincoln is around 2,862km (1,778 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Townsville to Port Lincoln by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Port Lincoln → Townsville if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Townsville (TSV) to Port Lincoln (PLO).
Qantas
+ 3 othersTake the bus to Brisbane, Sydney, Albury then 85 Franklin St and then to Port Lincoln.
Multiple bus operators
Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street and then to Adelaide then take the bus to Port Lincoln.
Multiple operators
Drive to Port Lincoln.
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There are several options for getting from Townsville to Port Lincoln by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$270 ($180) and will take around 4 days 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,010 ($680).
The distance between Townsville and Port Lincoln is around 2,862km (1,778 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,031km (1,262 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Townsville and Port Lincoln by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 8h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Townsville to Port Lincoln is to fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx A$1,010 ($680).
The cheapest way to travel between Townsville and Port Lincoln, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$270 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Townsville and Port Lincoln. We recommend that you fly from Townsville (TSV) to Port Lincoln (PLO). instead which will take 5h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Townsville and Port Lincoln. It typically takes around 2 days 22h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Townsville to Port Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, King George Square 2A, Sydney, Albury and 85 Franklin St. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 22h.
Premier Motor Service, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express, V/Line and Stateliner run regular bus services between Townsville and Port Lincoln. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 2 days 22h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Townsville and Port Lincoln. Flights depart from Townsville (TSV) and arrive at Port Lincoln (PLO) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 5h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Townsville to Port Lincoln. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE) and Adelaide (ADL). This services will take at least 5h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Townsville to Port Lincoln typically takes around 5h 25m. Flights depart from Townsville (TSV) and and arrive into Port Lincoln (PLO).
The closest major airport to Port Lincoln is Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) (PLO) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Port Lincoln. Whyalla Airport (WYA) (WYA) and Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Townsville and Port Lincoln. The distance is around 2,862km (1,778 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 8h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Townsville to Port Lincoln is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around A$1,010 ($680).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 5h 40m | A$1,010($680) | on demand | 2,996km (1,861 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 22h | A$685($460) | 3 times a week | 4,865km (3,023 miles) |
Train and Bus | 4 days 2h | A$270($180) | once a week | 4,634km (2,880 miles) |
Drive + 1 similar | 1 day 8h | A$540($365) | on demand | 2,862km (1,778 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 2 days 19h | A$800($540) | once a week | 4,422km (2,748 miles) |
Yorke Peninsula Coaches
Stateliner
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
Spencer Gulf Searoad
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Queensland Rail Travel
NSW TrainLink
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
The following major airports near Port Lincoln offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.