Buses from Townsville to Airlie Beach | AusBus

A long coastal road through the Australian Great Ocean Road at golden hour.

TownsvilleAirlie Beach

Wed 2 September 2026(today)

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DurationTypical duration: 3h 42m
Distance: 276 km
Fares from: $21

3 / 3 operators

Premier Motor Service
Fastest
1 service today
Earliest 13:20 · 4h 15m
Onboard toilet20 kg luggage
$72
Book on Premier
3 stopsAyr · Home Hill · Bowen
Townsville 13:2017:35 Airlie Beach
Townsville13:20Ayr14:25Home Hill14:35Bowen15:40Airlie Beach17:35
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- 13:2017:35
  4h 15mTownsville → Airlie Beach (PM19)
Greyhound Australia
Most servicesEarliest
2 services today
Earliest 08:00 · Latest 13:00 · 4h 15m – 4h 30m
Wi-FiUSB chargingOnboard toiletWheelchair accessEco-friendly40 kg luggage
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$62
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3 stopsAyr · Home Hill · Bowen
Townsville 07:0011:15 Airlie Beach
Townsville07:00Ayr08:05Home Hill08:15Bowen09:20Airlie Beach11:15
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- 08:0012:15
  4h 15mAirlie Beach
- 13:0017:30
  4h 30mAirlie Beach
FlixBus Australia
Cheapest
3h 42m · 276 km · Times shown at operator
Wi-FiUSB chargingOnboard toiletEco-friendly40 kg luggage
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$28
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1 stopsBowen
Townsville 13:5018:00 Airlie Beach
Townsville13:50Bowen16:55Airlie Beach18:00

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