How to travel from Yamba to Townsville, Australia
The distance between Yamba and Townsville is around 1,492km (927 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 20m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Yamba to Townsville by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Townsville → Yamba if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Coffs Harbour then fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Townsville (TSV).
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical costA$1,310($880)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Byron Bay then Brisbane and then to Townsville.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$280($190)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Spring St Opp Zuber Lane then take the train to Brisbane and then to Townsville.
- Duration23h 15m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$190($130)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yamba and Townsville
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Yamba to Townsville by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$190 ($130) and will take around 23h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,310 ($880).
The distance between Yamba and Townsville is around 1,492km (927 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,311km (815 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Yamba and Townsville by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Yamba to Townsville is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx A$1,310 ($880).
The cheapest way to travel between Yamba and Townsville, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$190 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Yamba and Townsville. We recommend that you take the bus to Coffs Harbour then fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Townsville (TSV). instead which will take 5h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Yamba and Townsville. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Yamba to Townsville. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Byron Bay and Brisbane. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.
Greyhound Australia, NSW TrainLink, Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Yamba and Townsville. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yamba to Townsville. We recommend that you take the bus to Coffs Harbour then fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Townsville (TSV). instead which will take 5h 20m.
The closest major airport to Townsville is Townsville Airport (TSV) (TSV) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Townsville. Palm Island Airport (PMK) (PMK) and Cairns Airport (CNS) (CNS) 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 Yamba and Townsville. The distance is around 1,746km (1,085 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yamba to Townsville is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around A$1,310 ($880).
Compare travel optionsbetween Yamba and Townsville
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 5h 20m | A$1,310($880) | once daily | 1,593km (990 miles) |
| Bus to Ballina, Fly | 6h 25m | A$640($430) | once daily | 2,407km (1,496 miles) |
| Bus to Byron Bay, plane | 6h 50m | A$435($290) | once daily | 1,978km (1,229 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 7h 60m | A$345($235) | twice daily | 1,492km (927 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 4h | A$280($190) | once daily | 1,927km (1,197 miles) |
| Bus via Brisbane | 1 day 9h | A$255($170) | once daily | 1,985km (1,233 miles) |
Bus and Train | 23h 15m | A$190($130) | 5 times a week | 1,673km (1,039 miles) |
Drive | 20h 20m | A$330($220) | on demand | 1,746km (1,085 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Yamba and Townsville
Bus companies
Byron Bay Express
Busways
Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus
Premier Motor Service
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Train operators
NSW TrainLink
Queensland Rail Travel
Airports near Townsville
The following major airports near Townsville offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Townsville Airport (TSV)
- Distance
- 6km (3 miles) from Townsville
Palm Island Airport (PMK)
- Distance
- 61km (38 miles) from Townsville
Cairns Airport (CNS)
- Distance
- 288km (179 miles) from Townsville