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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Brisbane to Townsville from various bus operators like Greyhound Australia or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$305

tomorrow

Friday

Saturday

$141

Sunday

Monday

$134

Tuesday

$311

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound Australia	41h 0m	2:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	7:00 AM	Townsville	Bus Stop	Economy	$305	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/17/2025 2:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 12/19/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $305 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 0m
Greyhound Australia	26h 0m	2:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	4:00 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	Economy	$328	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/17/2025 2:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 12/18/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $328 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m
Greyhound Australia	28h 10m	8:30 AM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	12:40 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	Economy	$350	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/17/2025 8:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 12/18/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $350 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 10m
Greyhound Australia	24h 40m	12:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	12:40 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	Economy	$388	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/17/2025 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 12/18/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $388 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 40m
Greyhound Australia	28h 0m	12:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	4:00 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	Economy	$397	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/17/2025 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 12/18/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $397 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	22h 50m	1:30 PM	Brisbane	Roma Street Train Station	12:20 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	Economy	$6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Roma Street Train Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/18/2025 1:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 12/19/2025 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 50m
Greyhound Australia	28h 10m	8:30 AM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	12:40 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	Economy	$390	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/18/2025 8:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 12/19/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $390 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 10m
Greyhound Australia	24h 40m	12:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	12:40 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	Economy	$401	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/18/2025 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 12/19/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $401 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 40m
Greyhound Australia	26h 20m	12:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	2:20 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	Economy	$420	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/18/2025 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 12/19/2025 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $420 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	22h 50m	1:30 PM	Brisbane	Roma Street Train Station	12:20 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	Economy	$6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Roma Street Train Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/19/2025 1:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 12/20/2025 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 50m
Greyhound Australia	24h 40m	12:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	12:40 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	Economy	$140	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/19/2025 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 12/20/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $140 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 40m
Greyhound Australia	24h 20m	2:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	2:20 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	Economy	$295	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/19/2025 2:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 12/20/2025 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $295 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 20m
Greyhound Australia	53h 0m	2:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	7:00 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	Economy	$310	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/19/2025 2:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 12/21/2025 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $310 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound Australia	24h 40m	12:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	12:40 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	Economy	$141	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/20/2025 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 12/21/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 40m
Greyhound Australia	24h 20m	2:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	2:20 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	Economy	$141	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/20/2025 2:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 12/21/2025 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 20m
Greyhound Australia	26h 0m	2:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	4:00 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	Economy	$328	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/20/2025 2:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 12/21/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $328 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m
Greyhound Australia	28h 10m	8:30 AM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	12:40 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	Economy	$372	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/20/2025 8:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 12/21/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $372 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 10m
Greyhound Australia	26h 20m	12:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	2:20 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	Economy	$396	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/20/2025 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 12/21/2025 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $396 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound Australia	24h 40m	12:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	12:40 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	Economy	$134	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/22/2025 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 12/23/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $134 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 40m
Greyhound Australia	24h 20m	2:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	2:20 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	Economy	$211	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/22/2025 2:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 12/23/2025 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $211 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 20m
Greyhound Australia	26h 20m	12:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	2:20 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	Economy	$346	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/22/2025 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 12/23/2025 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $346 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 20m
Greyhound Australia	28h 10m	8:30 AM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	12:40 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	Economy	$347	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/22/2025 8:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 12/23/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $347 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 10m
Greyhound Australia	26h 0m	2:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	4:00 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	Economy	$366	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/22/2025 2:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 12/23/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $366 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Brisbane to Townsville via Mackay, you can save more than $61? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  22h 50m
  
  0
  
  1:30 PM
  
  Brisbane
  Roma Street Train Station
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Mackay
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Roma Street Train Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/23/2025 1:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Mackay (Australia) arriving at 12/24/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
- FlixBus
  
  5h 50m
  
  0
  
  6:30 AM
  
  Mackay
  Bus Station
  
  12:20 PM
  
  Townsville
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $67
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Mackay (Australia) at 12/24/2025 6:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 12/24/2025 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Travel Time is 1h 30m shorter, and you will save $61

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound Australia	24h 40m	12:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	12:40 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	Economy	$311	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/23/2025 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 12/24/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $311 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 40m
Greyhound Australia	24h 20m	2:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	2:20 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	Economy	$311	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/23/2025 2:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 12/24/2025 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $311 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 20m
Greyhound Australia	28h 10m	8:30 AM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	12:40 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	Economy	$324	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/23/2025 8:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 12/24/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $324 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 10m
Greyhound Australia	26h 20m	12:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	2:20 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	Economy	$329	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/23/2025 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 12/24/2025 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $329 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 20m
Greyhound Australia	26h 0m	2:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	4:00 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	Economy	$329	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/23/2025 2:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 12/24/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $329 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Brisbane to Townsville via Mackay, you can save more than $238? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  22h 50m
  
  0
  
  1:30 PM
  
  Brisbane
  Roma Street Train Station
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Mackay
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Roma Street Train Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/23/2025 1:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Mackay (Australia) arriving at 12/24/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
- FlixBus
  
  5h 50m
  
  0
  
  6:30 AM
  
  Mackay
  Bus Station
  
  12:20 PM
  
  Townsville
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $67
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Mackay (Australia) at 12/24/2025 6:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 12/24/2025 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Travel Time is 1h 30m shorter, and you will save $238

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Brisbane to Townsville is $6 on 12/18/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Brisbane and Townsville

See here how frequent the connections between Brisbane and Townsville are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily buses from Brisbane to Townsville. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Brisbane and Townsville.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 35 buses from Brisbane to Townsville, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Brisbane and Townsville, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Brisbane to Townsville

Compare all providers like Greyhound Australia and FlixBus that travel 6 times every day by bus from Brisbane to Townsville in one click! Book your bus ticket from Brisbane to Townsville starting from $6!

Cheapest Bus	$6
Fastest Bus	22h 50m
Earliest Bus	8:30 AM
Latest Bus	2:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	690.5 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound Australia and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Brisbane to Townsville

Every day, 6 buses from 2 bus companies leave Brisbane for Townsville: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/17/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

$203

Thursday 12/18

$250

Friday 12/19

$244

Saturday 12/20

$208

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

$143

Tuesday 12/23

$135

Wednesday 12/24

$399

Thursday 12/25

$141

Friday 12/26

$220

Saturday 12/27

$246

Sunday 12/28

Monday 12/29

$224

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

Thursday 01/01

$177

Friday 01/02

Saturday 01/03

$138

Sunday 01/04

$243

Monday 01/05

Tuesday 01/06

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 01/08

$221

Friday 01/09

Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from Brisbane to Townsville

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Brisbane to Townsville, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $6, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Brisbane to Townsville. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $203.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Brisbane to Townsville, with $6. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $324.

How to save money travelling from Brisbane to Townsville

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Brisbane to Townsville in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Brisbane to Townsville, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Brisbane to Townsville are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Brisbane to Townsville

These are the most booked bus companies between Brisbane to Townsville from our users.

Greyhound Australia from Brisbane to Townsville

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound Australia bus route Brisbane to Townsville:

Cheapest Price	$134
Fastest Bus	24h 20m
Earliest Bus	8:30 AM
Last Bus	2:00 PM
Daily Connections	6 Ø
Found on	12/17/2025

All bus stations and stops in Brisbane and Townsville

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Brisbane and Townsville.

Roma St Bus Station

Roma Street, Brisbane Transit Centre 151

Park Road Railway Station

Wooloowin Station

Eagle Junction Station

Altandi Station

Bus Stop

Sturt Street Bus Stop

Sturt Street Sturt Street

Flinders St at Townsville Railway Bus Stop

Flinders St at Townsville Railway Station Flinders St at Townsville Railway Station

Flinders St at Wickham Street Bus Stop

Flinders St at Wickham Street Flinders St at Wickham Street

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Brisbane to Townsville? Compare all modes of transports from Brisbane to Townsville.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Brisbane to Townsville

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Brisbane to Townsville? Or which bus companies serve the route Brisbane to Townsville? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Brisbane to Townsville bus

How much does a Brisbane Townsville bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $6 and takes 22h 50m to reach Townsville. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Brisbane to Townsville?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $6 and $420. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Townsville.

On average, how many connections are available from Brisbane to Townsville each day?

Every day, the Brisbane to Townsville bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Brisbane to Townsville take?

The fastest bus from Brisbane to Townsville is offered by FlixBus and takes 22h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $6. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Brisbane to Townsville?

The earliest bus arriving in Townsville from Brisbane starts at 8:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Brisbane to Townsville?

The latest bus trip departing from Brisbane for Townsville starts at 2:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Brisbane Townsville route?

When traveling by bus from Brisbane to Townsville, passengers can travel with Greyhound Australia and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Brisbane and Townsville?

You can check all the direct connections between Brisbane and Townsville by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound Australia and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Brisbane to Townsville bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Brisbane Townsville bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Brisbane Townsville bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Brisbane to Townsville on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Brisbane to Townsville?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 6 daily trips between Brisbane and Townsville. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Brisbane to Townsville?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Brisbane to Townsville

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Brisbane and to Townsville

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Brisbane and to Townsville. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!