How much is the bus ticket from Townsville to Cardwell?

The cheapest bus tickets from Townsville to Cardwell start from $42. The average price for this route is around $57. 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 Cardwell?

The average bus trip duration from Townsville to Cardwell is 2h 10m, covering a distance of 86 miles (139 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 10m and is operated by Greyhound Australia .

Which bus companies service the Townsville to Cardwell route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.

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

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

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

A bus trip from Townsville to Cardwell generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Bus Townsville to Cardwell from $40 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Townsville to Cardwell on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:00pm	Townsville	2h 10m	7:10pm	Cardwell	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Townsville to Cardwell on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:00am	Townsville	2h 10m	10:10am	Cardwell	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 4:40 PM AEST.

Get from Townsville to Cardwell

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

2h 10mAverage Duration

86 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound Australia

4/52,368 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2368 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 $42

Greyhound Australia Townsville Cardwell recent customer reviews

All good

Stephanie S.

August 23, 2023

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Townsville to Cardwell 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 Cardwell?
The cheapest bus tickets from Townsville to Cardwell start from $42. The average price for this route is around $57. 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 Cardwell?
The average bus trip duration from Townsville to Cardwell is 2h 10m, covering a distance of 86 miles (139 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 10m and is operated by Greyhound Australia.
Which bus companies service the Townsville to Cardwell route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Townsville to Cardwell?
The earliest bus departs from Townsville to Cardwell at 8:00am. And the latest bus departs at 5:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Townsville to Cardwell?
A bus trip from Townsville to Cardwell generates an estimated 3 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

11/27

$54

11/28

$51

Today

$54

11/30

No data

12/01

$41

12/02

$41

12/03

$54

12/04

$40

The cheapest trip from Townsville to Cardwell was searched and found on Dec 4, 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 Cardwell, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $40 to $172 for a bus ticket from Townsville to Cardwell based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2025-12-04.