How long is the Brisbane to Townsville bus?

About 22 hours through-service. Most travellers break the journey over two or three days, stopping at Hervey Bay, Airlie Beach or Mackay.

How much is the Brisbane to Townsville bus?

Through-fares start from around $108 one-way. Multi-stop passes with Greyhound or Premier are usually better value if you plan to break the journey.

Which is better: bus or train from Brisbane to Townsville?

The Spirit of Queensland tilt train is faster (24 hours) and more comfortable but significantly more expensive and runs every other day. Buses run daily and are better value.

Where does the bus depart in Brisbane?

Roma Street Coach Terminal, integrated with Roma Street rail station, the central interchange for all of Brisbane.

Are there direct buses from Brisbane to Townsville?

Yes, Greyhound and Premier both run through services without requiring a transfer. Most travellers prefer to break the journey rather than ride straight through.

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About this route

The Brisbane–Townsville corridor.

Brisbane to Townsville is the long Queensland coastal corridor: 1,360 kilometres of the Bruce Highway, taking around 22 hours including rest stops. Greyhound and Premier Motor Service run through services with overnight legs; FlixBus runs selected segments. Most travellers break the journey rather than ride straight through, with Hervey Bay, Airlie Beach and Mackay being the popular intermediate stops.

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Who runs this route.

FlixBus Australia
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Connecting service, change at Bundaberg Depot.

Brisbane to Townsville

The Brisbane–Townsville corridor.

Who runs this route.

FlixBus Australia

Greyhound Australia

Premier Motor Service

What to know before you go.

Brisbane to Townsville, answered.

Sydney → Brisbane

Brisbane → Cairns

Brisbane → Sydney

Cairns → Townsville

Gold Coast → Brisbane

Byron Bay → Brisbane

Brisbane to Townsville

The Brisbane–Townsville corridor.

Who runs this route.

FlixBus Australia

Greyhound Australia

Premier Motor Service

What to know before you go.

Brisbane to Townsville, answered.

How long is the Brisbane to Townsville bus?

How much is the Brisbane to Townsville bus?

Which is better: bus or train from Brisbane to Townsville?

Where does the bus depart in Brisbane?

Are there direct buses from Brisbane to Townsville?

More through Brisbane and Townsville.

Sydney → Brisbane

Brisbane → Cairns

Brisbane → Sydney

Cairns → Townsville

Gold Coast → Brisbane

Byron Bay → Brisbane