What is the distance between Sydney and Townsville?

Sydney and Townsville are 1044 miles (1683 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sydney to Townsville?

If you're headed to Townsville from Sydney, chances are that your bus will depart from SYD Airport - International and arrive at Breakwater Ferry Terminal. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Townsville?

Once in Townsville, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Billabong Sanctuary, Castle Hill, Reef HQ Aquarium, Magnetic Island and Maritime Museum of Townsville.

Bus Sydney to Townsville from $204 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sydney to Townsville on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:00pm	Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6	1d 20h	2:20pm	Townsville	Cheapest
	Bus	7:00pm	Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6	1d 20h	2:20pm	Townsville	Fastest

Next departures for Sydney to Townsville on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:00pm	Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6	1d 18h	12:40pm	Townsville	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 12:19 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 $214, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1d 18hAverage Duration

1044 milesDistance

42kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Sydney and Townsville?

Stops in Sydney

A
SYD Airport - International
International Terminal 1, Centre Rd, Mascot NSW 2020, Australia
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B
SYD Airport - Domestic
Domestic Terminal 3, Keith Smith Ave, Mascot NSW 2020, Australia
C
Central Station
1 Eddy Ave, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia

Stops in Townsville

A
Breakwater Ferry Terminal
Breakwater Ferry Terminal, Townsville QLD 4810, Australia

Compare bus companies

Greyhound Australia

4/52,363 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2363 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at $214

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Sydney to Townsville by bus

What is the distance between Sydney and Townsville?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sydney to Townsville?
What are the best sights and things to do in Townsville?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

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Today

$613

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$483

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$559

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$480

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$597

The cheapest trip from Sydney to Townsville was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $480

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 $480 to $613 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 $480 which is on 2025-11-30.