How far is Townsville from Mackay?

The distance separating Townsville and Mackay is 201 miles (324 km).

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

Once in Mackay, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Orchid Display House, Eungella National Park, Artspace Mackay, Finch Hatton Gorge and Bluewater Lagoon.

Bus Townsville to Mackay from $66 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Townsville to Mackay on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Townsville	6h 15m	2:15pm	Victoria St	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:00pm	Townsville	6h 25m	7:25pm	Victoria St	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Townsville	11h 25m	7:25pm	Victoria St	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Townsville	10h	11:00pm	Victoria St	No tags

Next departures for Townsville to Mackay on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Townsville	6h	11:00pm	Victoria St	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:00am	Townsville	6h 15m	2:15pm	Victoria St	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Townsville	6h 15m	2:15pm	Victoria St	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Townsville	6h 15m	2:15pm	Victoria St	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Townsville	6h 25m	7:25pm	Victoria St	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:24 PM AEST.

Get from Townsville to Mackay

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $70, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

6h 25mAverage Duration

201 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound Australia

4/52,362 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2362 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 $70

Greyhound Australia Townsville Mackay recent customer reviews

Not good

Ian T.

December 25, 2019

All good

Owen B.

November 8, 2019

Good service and on time

Damon V.

April 6, 2019

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Townsville to Mackay by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/23

$92

11/24

$82

Today

$93

11/26

$100

11/27

$68

11/28

No data

11/29

No data

11/30

$66

The cheapest trip from Townsville to Mackay was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $66

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

You can expect to pay from $66 to $111 for a bus ticket from Townsville to Mackay based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $66 which is on 2025-11-30.