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

today

tomorrow

Thursday

Friday

$166

Saturday

$572

Sunday

$169

Monday

$168

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	43h 20m	5:20 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	12:40 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop		Economy	$166	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 5/8/2026 5:20:00 PM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 5/10/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $166 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound Australia	42h 40m	6:00 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	12:40 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	Economy	$572	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 5/9/2026 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 5/11/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $572 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 40m
Greyhound Australia	44h 20m	6:00 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	2:20 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	Economy	$585	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 5/9/2026 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 5/11/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $585 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 20m
Greyhound Australia	41h 50m	8:30 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	2:20 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	Economy	$628	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 5/9/2026 8:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 5/11/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $628 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Sydney to Townsville via Brisbane, you can save more than $403? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  43h 20m
  
  0
  
  5:20 PM
  
  Sydney
  Central Bus Station
  
  8:40 AM
  
  Brisbane
  Roma Street Train Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $47
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 5/11/2026 5:20:00 PM to Roma Street Train Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 5/12/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
- FlixBus
  
  23h 10m
  
  0
  
  1:30 PM
  
  Brisbane
  Roma Street Train Station
  
  12:40 PM
  
  Townsville
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $123
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Roma Street Train Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 5/12/2026 1:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 5/13/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 10m
Travel time is 1h 30m longer, but you will save $403

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	43h 20m	5:20 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	12:40 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	Economy	$169	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 5/10/2026 5:20:00 PM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 5/12/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 20m
Greyhound Australia	42h 40m	6:00 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	12:40 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	Economy	$572	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 5/10/2026 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 5/12/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $572 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 40m
Greyhound Australia	44h 20m	6:00 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	2:20 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	Economy	$585	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 5/10/2026 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 5/12/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $585 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 20m
Greyhound Australia	41h 50m	8:30 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	2:20 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	Economy	$666	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 5/10/2026 8:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 5/12/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $666 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	43h 20m	5:20 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	12:40 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	Economy	$168	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 5/11/2026 5:20:00 PM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 5/13/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $168 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 20m
Greyhound Australia	42h 40m	6:00 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	12:40 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	Economy	$571	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 5/11/2026 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 5/13/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $571 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 40m
Greyhound Australia	44h 20m	6:00 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	2:20 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	Economy	$584	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 5/11/2026 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 5/13/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $584 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Sydney to Townsville is $166 on 5/8/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Sydney and Townsville

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Sydney to Townsville. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Sydney and Townsville.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 8 buses from Sydney to Townsville, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Sydney and Townsville, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Sydney to Townsville

Compare all providers like Greyhound Australia and FlixBus that travel 2 times every day by bus from Sydney to Townsville in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sydney to Townsville starting from $166!

Cheapest Bus	$166
Fastest Bus	41h 50m
Earliest Bus	5:20 PM
Latest Bus	6:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	1,044.9 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound Australia and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Sydney to Townsville

Every day, 2 buses from 2 bus companies leave Sydney for Townsville: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/05/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/03

Monday 05/04

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

$166

Saturday 05/09

$243

Sunday 05/10

$294

Monday 05/11

$168

Tuesday 05/12

$171

Wednesday 05/13

Thursday 05/14

$243

Friday 05/15

$169

Saturday 05/16

Sunday 05/17

Monday 05/18

$416

Tuesday 05/19

$168

Wednesday 05/20

$245

Thursday 05/21

$168

Friday 05/22

$168

Saturday 05/23

$246

Sunday 05/24

$414

Monday 05/25

$226

Tuesday 05/26

$169

Wednesday 05/27

$169

Thursday 05/28

Friday 05/29

Saturday 05/30

The cheapest time to travel from Sydney to Townsville

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

With a price starting from $164, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Sydney to Townsville. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $243.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sydney to Townsville, with $166. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $571.

How to save money travelling from Sydney 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 Sydney 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 Sydney 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 Sydney to Townsville are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Sydney and Townsville

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

Central Bus Station

Eddy Avenue 1

Haymarket Light Rail Stop, Rawson Pl Bus Stop

Haymarket Light Rail Stop, Rawson Pl Haymarket Light Rail Stop, Rawson Pl

Blacktown

Ada Ave, at Wallis Ave, 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

Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Sydney to Townsville

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

FAQs about the Sydney to Townsville bus

How much does a Sydney Townsville bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $166 and takes 43h 20m to reach Townsville. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $166 and $666. 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 Sydney to Townsville each day?

Every day, the Sydney to Townsville bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Sydney to Townsville is offered by Greyhound Australia and takes 41h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $628. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Sydney to Townsville?

The earliest bus arriving in Townsville from Sydney starts at 5:20 PM. 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 Sydney to Townsville?

The latest bus trip departing from Sydney for Townsville starts at 6:00 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 Sydney Townsville route?

When traveling by bus from Sydney 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 Sydney and Townsville?

You can check all the direct connections between Sydney 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 Sydney 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 Sydney 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 Sydney 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 Sydney to Townsville on your planned travel date.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Sydney and to Townsville

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