The cheapest and fastest buses from Brisbane to Townsville
Cheapest price
$412
Average price
$452
Fastest journey
1 d 20 m
Average duration
1 d 1 h 36 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
1111 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brisbane to Townsville is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brisbane to Townsville will cost around $452 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $412.
Of the 8 buses that leave Brisbane for Townsville on Sun, Jun 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 1111 km distance in an average of 1 d 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 20 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 1 d 2 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
GX40212:00 PM24h40Brisbane12:40 PMTownsville$4121One-way0 transfers
GX400 · GX4028:30 AM28h10Brisbane12:40 PMTownsville$4271One-way1 transfer
GX400 · GX4028:30 AM28h10Brisbane12:40 PMTownsville$4321One-way1 transfer
GX402 · GX40412:00 PM26h20Brisbane2:20 PMTownsville$4441One-way1 transfer
GX402 · GX40412:00 PM26h20Brisbane2:20 PMTownsville$4641One-way1 transfer
GX4042:00 PM24h20Brisbane2:20 PMTownsville$4741One-way0 transfers
GX40212:00 PM24h40Brisbane12:40 PMTownsville$4121One-way0 transfers
GX402 · GX40412:00 PM26h20Brisbane2:20 PMTownsville$4441One-way1 transfer
GX402 · GX40412:00 PM26h20Brisbane2:20 PMTownsville$4641One-way1 transfer
GX402 · GX40412:00 PM26h20Brisbane2:20 PMTownsville$4811One-way1 transfer
Brisbane to Townsville Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound Australia | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 28h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $427 |
Operator Greyhound Australia | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 28h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $346 |
Operator Greyhound Australia | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 27h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $412 |
Operator Greyhound Australia | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 24h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $192 |
Operator Greyhound Australia | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 25h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $412 |
Operator Greyhound Australia | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 41h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $304 |
Live departures
Brisbane to Townsville bus times
The table below shows live departures for Brisbane to Townsville buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GX400 · GX402 | 8:30 AM Brisbane | 28h10 | 12:40 PM Townsville | 1 transfer | |
GX400 · GX402 | 8:30 AM Brisbane | 28h10 | 12:40 PM Townsville | 1 transfer | |
GX402 · GX404 | 12:00 PM Brisbane | 26h20 | 2:20 PM Townsville | 1 transfer | |
GX402 | 12:00 PM Brisbane | 24h40 | 12:40 PM Townsville | 0 transfersDirect | |
GX402 · GX404 | 12:00 PM Brisbane | 26h20 | 2:20 PM Townsville | 1 transfer | |
GX402 · GX404 | 12:00 PM Brisbane | 26h20 | 2:20 PM Townsville | 1 transfer | |
GX402 · GX404 | 12:00 PM Brisbane | 26h20 | 2:20 PM Townsville | 1 transfer | |
GX404 | 2:00 PM Brisbane | 24h20 | 2:20 PM Townsville | 0 transfersDirect | |
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