Bus Tickets from Sydney to Townsville

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TodayAug 7
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from US$471
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from US$394
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from US$362
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: Sydney
    Departure location: Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6
    Arrival time: August 10 at
    Destination city: Townsville
    Destination location: Townsville
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: Sydney
    Departure location: Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6
    Arrival time: August 10 at
    Destination city: Townsville
    Destination location: Townsville
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: Sydney
    Departure location: Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6
    Arrival time: August 10 at
    Destination city: Townsville
    Destination location: Townsville
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: Sydney
    Departure location: Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6
    Arrival time: August 10 at
    Destination city: Townsville
    Destination location: Townsville
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Sydney to Townsville: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$506
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 18h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure6:00pm
Distance1683 km
Latest bus departure8:30pm

Sydney to Townsville Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Sydney - Townsville

  1. What is the distance between Sydney and Townsville?

    The distance between Sydney and Townsville is approximately 1683 km (1044 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Sydney to Townsville?

    Buses departing from SYD Airport - International in Sydney will take you to Breakwater Ferry Terminal in Townsville.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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08-05
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08-06
US$638
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08-08
US$446
08-09
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08-10
US$373
08-11
US$341
08-12
US$427
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Sydney to Townsville was searched and found on Aug 11, 2025 with a price of US$341

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Sydney to Townsville, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$341 to US$638 for a bus ticket from Sydney to Townsville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$341 which is on 2025-08-11.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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