Public Transport

Kinetic is the trusted transport partner of the Queensland Government, operating 13 bus routes in the Townsville area.

These services connect people with Townsville city, surrounding suburbs, key shopping centres, James Cook University and Queensland Country Bank Stadium including charter services.

For more information:

• journey planner and timetables (Translink website)

• tickets, zones and fares (Translink website)

• service updates (Translink website)

• lost property and charter enquiries (Kinetic website).

SeaLink North Queensland conducts up to 17 daily return services to Nelly Bay Terminal on Magnetic Island, as well as a service to Palm Island 6 times per week for the Indigenous community.

Timetables, fares, tickets, enquiries and more information are available from the SeaLink North Queensland website.

Townsville does not have a suburban rail service. However, Queensland Rail Travel does encompass Townsville in its regional travel schedules.

Further information including contact phone numbers, relay service and SMS is available at:

• Townsville Railway Station (main station)

• Townsville Travel Centre (information centre).

E-Scooters are also available to hire for transport around Townsville City, Castle Hill and The Strand.

There are no e-bike hire services.

For further information please visit our E-Scooters page.

DiDi

To request a ride, you will need to download the corresponding app or your device:

• App Store (iPhone)

• Google Play (Android).

Uber

To request a ride, you will need to download the corresponding app or your device:

• App Store (iPad and iPhone)

• Google Play (Android).

13cabs

13cabs taxi services are available day and night with trained drivers and a safe, comfortable ride in the Townsville region.

Book a 13cabs taxi ride online or by calling '13 CABS' (132 227).

Black & White Cabs

Black & White Cabs offers a safe, reliable and professional transport service for Townsville and Magnetic Island.

Book a Black & White Cabs ride online or by calling 133 222.