How much is the bus ticket from Townsville to Mackay?

The cheapest coach tickets from Townsville to Mackay start from £54. The average price for this route is around £64. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Townsville to Mackay?

The average bus journey time from Townsville to Mackay is 6h 25m, covering a distance of 201 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 6h and is operated by Greyhound Australia.

Which bus companies service the Townsville to Mackay route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day.

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

The earliest bus departs from Townsville to Mackay at 08:00. And the latest bus departs at 17:00.

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

A bus journey from Townsville to Mackay produces an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Townsville to Mackay from £52 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Townsville to Mackay on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	13:00	Townsville	6h 25m	19:25	Victoria St	CheapestFastest
	Bus	13:00	Townsville	10h	23:00	Victoria St	No tags

Next departures from Townsville to Mackay on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:00	Townsville	6h 15m	14:15	Victoria St	Cheapest
Bus	17:00	Townsville	6h	23:00	Victoria St	Fastest
Bus	08:00	Townsville	6h 15m	14:15	Victoria St	No tags
Bus	08:00	Townsville	6h 15m	14:15	Victoria St	No tags
Bus	13:00	Townsville	6h 25m	19:25	Victoria St	No tags

Next departures from Townsville to Mackay on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:00	Townsville	6h 15m	14:15	Victoria St	CheapestFastest
Bus	08:00	Townsville	6h 15m	14:15	Victoria St	No tags
Bus	08:00	Townsville	6h 15m	14:15	Victoria St	No tags
Bus	13:00	Townsville	6h 25m	19:25	Victoria St	No tags
Bus	08:00	Townsville	11h 25m	19:25	Victoria St	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 07:51 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 £54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

6h 25mAverage duration

201 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Townsville to Mackay

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

How much is the bus ticket from Townsville to Mackay?
The cheapest coach tickets from Townsville to Mackay start from £54. The average price for this route is around £64. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Townsville to Mackay?
The average bus journey time from Townsville to Mackay is 6h 25m, covering a distance of 201 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 6h and is operated by Greyhound Australia.
Which bus companies service the Townsville to Mackay route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Townsville to Mackay?
The earliest bus departs from Townsville to Mackay at 08:00. And the latest bus departs at 17:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Townsville to Mackay?
A bus journey from Townsville to Mackay produces an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended 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

26/11

£78

27/11

£56

Today

£55

29/11

£57

30/11

£55

01/12

No data

02/12

No data

03/12

£52

The cheapest trip from Townsville to Mackay was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £52

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 £52 to £86 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 £52, which is on 2025-12-03.