Bus from Sydney to Townsville: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sydney to Townsville on November 30
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound AustraliaBus
Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6
TownsvilleCheapest
Greyhound AustraliaBus
Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6
TownsvilleFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:00 AM AEDT.

Get from Sydney to Townsville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 18 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $307, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
1d 18hAverage Duration
1684 kmDistance
42kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sydney to Townsville by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Sydney to Townsville?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Sydney to Townsville start from $307. The average price for this route is around $733. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Sydney to Townsville?

    The average bus travel time from Sydney to Townsville is 1d 18h, covering a distance of 1684 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 15h and is operated by Greyhound Australia.

  3. Which bus companies service the Sydney to Townsville route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Sydney to Townsville?

    The earliest bus departs from Sydney to Townsville at 6:00pm. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sydney to Townsville?

    A bus trip from Sydney to Townsville generates an estimated 42 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11-27
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11-28
$692
Today
$801
11-30
$698
12-01
$855
12-02
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12-03
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12-04
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Sydney to Townsville was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $692

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 $692 to $867 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 $698 which is on 2025-11-30.

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