How much is the bus ticket from Townsville to Airlie Beach?

The cheapest bus tickets from Townsville to Airlie Beach start from $42. The average price for this route is around $47. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Townsville to Airlie Beach?

The average bus trip duration from Townsville to Airlie Beach is 4h 30m, covering a distance of 142 miles (229 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 30m and is operated by Greyhound Australia .

Which bus companies service the Townsville to Airlie Beach route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Townsville to Airlie Beach?

The earliest bus departs from Townsville to Airlie Beach at 8:00am. And the latest bus departs at 5:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Townsville to Airlie Beach?

A bus trip from Townsville to Airlie Beach generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Bus Townsville to Airlie Beach from $40 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Townsville to Airlie Beach on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:00pm	Townsville	4h 30m	5:30pm	Airlie Beach	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Townsville to Airlie Beach on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Townsville	3h 30m	8:30pm	Airlie Beach	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Townsville	3h 30m	8:30pm	Airlie Beach	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Townsville	4h 15m	12:15pm	Airlie Beach	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Townsville	4h 30m	5:30pm	Airlie Beach	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Townsville	3h 30m	8:30pm	Airlie Beach	No tags

Next departures for Townsville to Airlie Beach on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Townsville	4h 15m	12:15pm	Airlie Beach	Cheapest
Bus	8:00am	Townsville	4h 15m	12:15pm	Airlie Beach	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Townsville	4h 15m	12:15pm	Airlie Beach	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Townsville	4h 30m	5:30pm	Airlie Beach	No tags

Next departures for Townsville to Airlie Beach on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Townsville	3h 30m	8:30pm	Airlie Beach	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:00am	Townsville	4h 15m	12:15pm	Airlie Beach	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Townsville	4h 15m	12:15pm	Airlie Beach	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Townsville	4h 15m	12:15pm	Airlie Beach	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Townsville	4h 30m	5:30pm	Airlie Beach	No tags

Next departures for Townsville to Airlie Beach on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Townsville	3h 30m	8:30pm	Airlie Beach	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:00am	Townsville	4h 15m	12:15pm	Airlie Beach	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Townsville	4h 15m	12:15pm	Airlie Beach	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Townsville	4h 15m	12:15pm	Airlie Beach	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Townsville	4h 30m	5:30pm	Airlie Beach	No tags

Next departures for Townsville to Airlie Beach on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Townsville	4h 15m	12:15pm	Airlie Beach	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Townsville	3h 30m	8:30pm	Airlie Beach	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Townsville	4h 15m	12:15pm	Airlie Beach	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Townsville	4h 15m	12:15pm	Airlie Beach	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Townsville	4h 30m	5:30pm	Airlie Beach	No tags

Next departures for Townsville to Airlie Beach on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Townsville	4h 15m	12:15pm	Airlie Beach	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Townsville	3h 30m	8:30pm	Airlie Beach	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Townsville	4h 15m	12:15pm	Airlie Beach	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Townsville	4h 15m	12:15pm	Airlie Beach	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Townsville	4h 30m	5:30pm	Airlie Beach	No tags

Next departures for Townsville to Airlie Beach on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Townsville	4h 15m	12:15pm	Airlie Beach	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Townsville	3h 30m	8:30pm	Airlie Beach	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Townsville	4h 15m	12:15pm	Airlie Beach	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Townsville	4h 15m	12:15pm	Airlie Beach	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Townsville	4h 30m	5:30pm	Airlie Beach	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:15 PM AEST.

Get from Townsville to Airlie Beach

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

4h 30mAverage Duration

142 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound Australia

4/52,368 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting courteous and helpful service from drivers, comfortable buses with amenities like USB chargers and WiFi, as well as punctuality. However, there were a few mentions of minor issues such as the absence of hand soap in the bus toilet and a delay due to tire changes. Overall satisfaction remains high among travelers.

Greyhound Australia Townsville Airlie Beach recent customer reviews

The trip was fine after the 90 minute delay to change a tyre coming out of Townsville.

Catherine C.

April 18, 2025

The Driver was Great. Unfortunetely there was no hand soap in the Bus toilet.

Raymond N.

April 1, 2025

Excelente servicio, bus muy cómodo y llegó antes de lo previsto a destino.

Marcela M.

November 28, 2024

AU bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Townsville to Airlie Beach by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Townsville to Airlie Beach?
The cheapest bus tickets from Townsville to Airlie Beach start from $42. The average price for this route is around $47. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Townsville to Airlie Beach?
The average bus trip duration from Townsville to Airlie Beach is 4h 30m, covering a distance of 142 miles (229 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 30m and is operated by Greyhound Australia.
Which bus companies service the Townsville to Airlie Beach route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Townsville to Airlie Beach?
The earliest bus departs from Townsville to Airlie Beach at 8:00am. And the latest bus departs at 5:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Townsville to Airlie Beach?
A bus trip from Townsville to Airlie Beach generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel 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

11/26

$69

11/27

$56

Today

$56

11/29

$48

11/30

$48

12/01

$40

12/02

$40

12/03

$40

The cheapest trip from Townsville to Airlie Beach was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $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 $40 to $198 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 $40 which is on 2025-12-03.