How to travel from Townsville to Swan Hill, Australia

The distance between Townsville and Swan Hill is around 2,292km (1,424 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Townsville to Swan Hill by plane, train, bus 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 and Train

Fly from Townsville (TSV) to Bendigo (BXG) then take the train to Swan Hill.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Flight time4h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$445($300)
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Train

Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Swan Hill.

  • Duration2 days
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$385($260)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane, Sydney then Albury and then to Swan Hill.

  • Duration2 days 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$525($350)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Swan Hill.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Distance2,292km (1,424 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Townsville and Swan Hill

There are several options for getting from Townsville to Swan Hill by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$385 ($260) and will take around 2 days. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$445 ($300).

The distance between Townsville and Swan Hill is around 2,292km (1,424 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,817km (1,129 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Townsville and Swan Hill by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Townsville to Swan Hill is to fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 10m and will set you back approx A$445 ($300).

The cheapest way to travel between Townsville and Swan Hill, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$385 ($260) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Townsville and Swan Hill. It typically takes around 2 days and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Townsville to Swan Hill. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station and Southern Cross. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days.

Queensland Rail Travel, NSW TrainLink, NSW TrainLink XPT and V/Line run train services between Townsville and Swan Hill. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 2 days, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Townsville and Swan Hill. It typically takes around 2 days 4h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Townsville to Swan Hill. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, King George Square 2A, Sydney and Albury. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 4h.

Premier Motor Service, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Townsville and Swan Hill. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 4h 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 Swan Hill. We recommend that you fly from Townsville (TSV) to Bendigo (BXG) then take the train to Swan Hill. instead which will take 7h 10m.

The closest major airport to Swan Hill is Mildura Airport (MQL) (MQL) which is approximately 183km (113 miles) from Swan Hill. Griffith Airport (GFF) (GFF) and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) 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 Swan Hill. The distance is around 2,292km (1,424 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Townsville to Swan Hill is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around A$445 ($300).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Townsville and Swan Hill

Transport options from Townsville to Swan Hill
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
7h 10m
A$445($300)
twice daily2,578km (1,602 miles)
Fly to Melbourne (MEL), train7h 40m
A$405($275)
twice daily2,387km (1,483 miles)
Plane and Bus7h 40m
A$790($530)
4 times a week2,751km (1,709 miles)
Fly to Albury (ABX), Bus9h 55m
A$740($500)
once daily2,556km (1,588 miles)
Fly to Adelaide (ADL), Bus11h 55m
A$710($480)
once daily2,455km (1,526 miles)
Train
2 days
A$385($260)
5 times a week3,586km (2,228 miles)
Bus
2 days 4h
A$525($350)
once daily3,642km (2,263 miles)
Drive
1 day 2h
A$435($290)
on demand2,292km (1,424 miles)

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Airports near Swan Hill

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

MQL
Mildura Airport (MQL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
183km (113 miles) from Swan Hill
GFF
Griffith Airport (GFF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
258km (161 miles) from Swan Hill
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
284km (176 miles) from Swan Hill