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Get from Townsville to Airlie Beach
The journey takes about 4 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 714, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting courteous and helpful service from drivers, comfortable buses with amenities like USB chargers and WiFi, as well as punctuality. However, there were a few mentions of minor issues such as the absence of hand soap in the bus toilet and a delay due to tire changes. Overall satisfaction remains high among travelers.
Greyhound Australia Townsville Airlie Beach recent customer reviews
The trip was fine after the 90 minute delay to change a tyre coming out of Townsville.
Catherine C.
The Driver was Great. Unfortunetely there was no hand soap in the Bus toilet.
Raymond N.
Excelente servicio, bus muy cómodo y llegó antes de lo previsto a destino.
Marcela M.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Townsville to Airlie Beach by bus
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Townsville to Airlie Beach?
The cheapest bus tickets from Townsville to Airlie Beach start at R 714. The average price for this route is around R 812. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Townsville to Airlie Beach?
The average bus journey time from Townsville to Airlie Beach is 4h 15m, covering a distance of 229 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 30m and is operated by Greyhound Australia.
Which bus companies service the Townsville to Airlie Beach 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 Airlie Beach?
The earliest bus departs from Townsville to Airlie Beach at 08:00. And the latest bus departs at 17:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Townsville to Airlie Beach?
A bus trip from Townsville to Airlie Beach produces an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Townsville to Airlie Beach was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 708To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Townsville to Airlie Beach as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 708 to R 3 543 for a bus ticket from Townsville to Airlie Beach based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 708, which is on 2025-12-13.
