How far is Townsville from Brisbane?

The distance between Townsville and Brisbane is around 1113 km (690 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Townsville to Brisbane?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Breakwater Ferry Terminal, in Townsville, and end it at Cleveland - Toondah Harbour, in Brisbane.

Bus Townsville to Brisbane from $196 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Townsville to Brisbane on November 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:00am	Townsville	1d 1h	9:20am	BRISBANE DOMESTIC AIRPORT	Cheapest
8:00am	Townsville	1d 1h	9:00am	Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres	Fastest
8:00am	Townsville	1d 1h	9:30am	Brisbane Airport	No tags
8:00am	Townsville	1d 10h	6:00pm	Brisbane Airport	No tags
8:00am	Townsville	1d 10h	6:00pm	Brisbane Airport	No tags

Next departures for Townsville to Brisbane on November 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:00am	Townsville	1d 1h	9:00am	Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres	Cheapest
1:00pm	Townsville	1d	1:00pm	Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres	Fastest
8:00am	Townsville	1d 1h	9:30am	Brisbane Airport	No tags
1:00pm	Townsville	1d	1:30pm	Brisbane Airport	No tags
8:00am	Townsville	1d 5h	1:30pm	Brisbane Airport	No tags

Next departures for Townsville to Brisbane on November 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:00am	Townsville	1d 1h	9:00am	Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres	CheapestFastest
8:00am	Townsville	1d 1h	9:30am	Brisbane Airport	No tags
8:00am	Townsville	1d 10h	6:00pm	Brisbane Airport	No tags
1:00pm	Townsville	1d 5h	6:00pm	Brisbane Airport	No tags
8:00am	Townsville	1d 10h	6:00pm	Brisbane Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:47 PM AEST.

Get from Townsville to Brisbane

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $204, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

1d 1hAverage Duration

1109 kmDistance

28kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound Australia

4/52,342 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2342 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers 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 $462

Greyhound Australia Townsville Brisbane recent customer reviews

Both drivers are very safe drivers. They both kept all informed throughout the course of the trip—very professional.

Craig B.

October 6, 2024

Considerate drivers

Michael C.

July 15, 2025

Greyhound Australia

4/52,342 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2342 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers 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 $462

Greyhound Australia Townsville Brisbane recent customer reviews

Both drivers are very safe drivers. They both kept all informed throughout the course of the trip—very professional.

Craig B.

October 6, 2024

Considerate drivers

Michael C.

July 15, 2025

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Where are the popular stops in Townsville and Brisbane?

Stops in Townsville

A - Breakwater Ferry Terminal

Stops in Brisbane

A - Cleveland - Toondah Harbour

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Townsville to Brisbane by bus

How far is Townsville from Brisbane?
The distance between Townsville and Brisbane is around 1113 km (690 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Townsville to Brisbane?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Breakwater Ferry Terminal, in Townsville, and end it at Cleveland - Toondah Harbour, in Brisbane.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-08

$438

11-09

$454

Today

$454

11-11

$457

11-12

$207

11-13

$209

11-14

$209

11-15

$266

The cheapest trip from Townsville to Brisbane was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $207

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

You can expect to pay from $207 to $592 for a bus ticket from Townsville to Brisbane based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $207 which is on 2025-11-12.

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