Getting Around Townsville
 Townsville residents have a range of transport options, including an increasing network of bike and walking paths, buses and taxis. Ferries run regularly throughout the day between Townsville and Magnetic Island.
Concessions and discounts
Students and pensioners are offered concessional fares on most local public transport. Townsville City Council operates the Pensioner Transport Subsidy Scheme (PTSS), which provides a subsidy to residents of the Townsville local government area who receive a Commonwealth pension (either through Centrelink or Veterans Affairs). PTSS cardholders are eligible for a discount on local bus fares. This is in addition to the pensioner discount offered by the State Government.
In addition to receiving the same discount on Magnetic island bus travel, all PTSS cardholders who live on the island are also eligible to receive ferry discount vouchers.
For more information on local transport and support for people with a disability, contact the Community Information Centre.
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Aeroplane
 Townsville is serviced by major airline companies providing connections to major centres within Queensland and interstate. Other airlines provide services to regional areas. All airlines operate through the domestic terminal at the Townsville Airport.
Townsville Airport – Domestic Terminal
Bus
 Two bus services operate utilising Queensland Transport’s ‘qconnect’ system. For other coach services, including long distance, refer to your telephone directory.
Sunbus offers a ‘Hail and Ride’ service where you can hail a bus at designated bus stops or between stops where it is safe.
Hermit Park Bus Service provides services between Flinders Street, Townsville and the Northern Beaches, as well as school transport for eligible students from most areas to most schools.
- ph. 4779 0537 or 1800 351 225
Campbells Coaches offer bus services to some schools.
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Ferry
Two ferry companies provide services between Townsville and Magnetic Island.
 Sunferries Magnetic Island Pty Ltd
Daily scheduled passenger services.
- Breakwater Terminal, Sir Leslie Thiess Drive, Townsville City
- ph. 4771 3855 or 1800 447 333
Fantasea Cruising Magnetic
Daily scheduled car and passenger services.
- Ross Street, South Townsville
- Bookings essential ph. 4772 5422
Rail
 The Inlander, Sunlander and Tilt Train connect Townsville by rail to the rest of Queensland. Services depart throughout the week from the Townsville Railway Station.
Queensland Rail
- General enquiries ph. 13 16 17
- Long distance travel ph. 13 22 32
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Taxi
 Taxi ranks are located throughout the city and taxis can be booked in advance by phone, SMS or online. Wheelchair accessible taxis are available.
Bike
 Bikes are a popular mode of transport in Townsville. Townsville City Council is investing in a system of bikeways throughout the city. Queensland law requires riders to wear a helmet of an approved standard. Bike maps of a number of areas are available for collection or can be downloaded from council’s website.
For information on safety and road rules for bike riders, visit the Queensland Transport website.
Queensland Transport has two locations in Townsville, both offering driver’s licence renewals, registration renewals, private marine registration and licensing, learner’s written tests, vehicle ownership transfers and all driver’s licence transfers. The Garbutt office also conducts written and practical driving tests, practical driving tests for bikes and heavy vehicles and accepts applications for driver authorisation/industry licensing.
- General enquiries ph. 13 23 80
- City Office: 146 Wills Street
- Garbutt Office: 21 Leyland Street
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Community Transport
Community Care Transport – Lifeline
A transport service for the frail or ‘at risk’ aged and younger persons with disabilities whose transport needs cannot be met by families or existing facilities. A wheelchair accessible bus is available.
Specialised patient transport services.
Non-emergency transport with doctor authorisation – 24 hour notice required.
A community transport service operated by volunteers, providing affordable transport. Also operate as brokers for
organised groups requiring bus transport within Townsville.
Taxi Subsidy Scheme – Queensland Transport
Aims to improve the mobility of people with severe disabilities. Application forms are available from Queensland Transport offices or online.
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