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Next departures from Townsville to Mackay on 9 October
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Townsville
Victoria StCheapestFastest
Greyhound Australia
Townsville
Victoria StNo tags
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Townsville
Victoria StNo tags
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Townsville
Victoria StNo tags
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Townsville
Victoria StNo tags

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Bus Townsville to Mackay: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$78
Average bus trip duration6h 25m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure08:00
Distance201 miles
Latest bus departure13:00

Townsville to Mackay Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Townsville - Mackay

  1. What's the distance between Townsville and Mackay by coach?

    The distance between Townsville and Mackay by coach is approximately 201 miles (324 km).

  2. How can I get from Townsville to Mackay without driving?

    You can travel to Mackay from Townsville by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

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

Best price found
06/10
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07/10
US$99
Today
US$95
09/10
US$74
10/10
US$72
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12/10
US$72
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Townsville to Mackay was searched and found on 10 Oct 2025 with a price of US$72

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 US$72 to US$112 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 US$72, which is on 2025-10-10.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Townsville and Mackay!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Townsville to Mackay, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Townsville to Mackay that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Townsville to Mackay.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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