Bus Tickets from Townsville to Canberra

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 1 at
    Departure city: Townsville
    Departure location: Townsville
    Arrival time: July 3 at
    Destination city: Canberra
    Destination location: Canberra
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
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  • Departure time: July 1 at
    Departure city: Townsville
    Departure location: Townsville
    Arrival time: July 3 at
    Destination city: Canberra
    Destination location: Canberra
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
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  • Departure time: July 1 at
    Departure city: Townsville
    Departure location: Townsville
    Arrival time: July 3 at
    Destination city: Canberra
    Destination location: Canberra
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
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  • Departure time: July 1 at
    Departure city: Townsville
    Departure location: Townsville
    Arrival time: July 3 at
    Destination city: Canberra
    Destination location: Canberra
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 1 at
    Departure city: Townsville
    Departure location: Townsville
    Arrival time: July 3 at
    Destination city: Canberra
    Destination location: Canberra
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Townsville to Canberra: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$541
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 8h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure7:00am
Distance1796 km
Latest bus departure1:00pm

Townsville to Canberra Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Townsville - Canberra

  1. What is the distance between Townsville and Canberra?

    The distance between Townsville and Canberra is approximately 1798 km (1115 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Townsville to Canberra?

    Buses departing from Breakwater Ferry Terminal in Townsville will take you to Canberra Civic Coach Stop in Canberra.

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

You can expect to pay from US$235 to US$519 for a bus ticket from Townsville to Canberra based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$235 which is on 2025-07-01.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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