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Mon11 Aug
Today12 Aug
from US$59
Tomorrow13 Aug
from US$50
Thu14 Aug
from US$47
Fri15 Aug
from US$42
Sat16 Aug
from US$42
Sun17 Aug
Mon18 Aug

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 12 August at
    Departure city: Townsville
    Departure location: Townsville
    Arrival time: 12 August at
    Destination city: Airlie Beach
    Destination location: Airlie Beach
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 12 August at
    Departure city: Townsville
    Departure location: Townsville
    Arrival time: 12 August at
    Destination city: Airlie Beach
    Destination location: Airlie Beach
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Townsville to Airlie Beach: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$47
Average bus trip duration4h 15m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure07:00
Distance142 miles
Latest bus departure17:00

Townsville to Airlie Beach Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Townsville - Airlie Beach

  1. What's the distance between Townsville and Airlie Beach by coach?

    The journey from Townsville to Airlie Beach by coach covers an approximate distance of 142 miles (229 km).

  2. How can I get from Townsville to Airlie Beach without driving?

    You can reach Airlie Beach from Townsville by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
10/08
US$64
11/08
US$56
Today
US$56
13/08
US$48
14/08
US$45
15/08
US$40
16/08
US$40
17/08
US$45
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Townsville to Airlie Beach was searched and found on 15 Aug 2025 with a price of US$40

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

You can expect to pay from US$40 to US$64 for a bus ticket from Townsville to Airlie Beach based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$40, which is on 2025-08-15.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Townsville and Airlie Beach!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Townsville to Airlie Beach, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Townsville to Airlie Beach will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Townsville to Airlie Beach while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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 bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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