How far is Townsville from Gold Coast?

Townsville and Gold Coast are 734 miles (1184 km) apart.

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

Buses traveling from Townsville to Gold Coast leave from Breakwater Ferry Terminal and arrive at Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre.

What are the best sights and things to do in Gold Coast?

Once in Gold Coast, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The SkyPoint Observation Deck, Warner Brothers Movie World, Paradise Jet Boating, Kayaking at South Stradbroke Island and Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.

Bus Townsville to Gold Coast from $160 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Townsville to Gold Coast on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Townsville	1d 1h	8:20am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Townsville	1d 2h	3:20pm	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Townsville	1d 1h	8:20am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Townsville	1d 2h	3:20pm	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Townsville	1d 1h	8:20am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags

Get from Townsville to Gold Coast

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $211, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 4hAverage Duration

733 milesDistance

30kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Townsville and Gold Coast?

Stops in Townsville

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

Stops in Gold Coast

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Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre
10 Beach Rd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia
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Greyhound Australia

4/52,367 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2367 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 $211

Greyhound Australia Townsville Gold Coast recent customer reviews

Very good business

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February 8, 2023

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Townsville to Gold Coast by bus

How far is Townsville from Gold Coast?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Townsville to Gold Coast?
What are the best sights and things to do in Gold Coast?

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The cheapest trip from Townsville to Gold Coast was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $160

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

You can expect to pay from $160 to $340 for a bus ticket from Townsville to Gold Coast based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $160 which is on 2025-11-27.