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One passenger / one way

  • Departure time: 14 October at
    Departure city: Townsville
    Departure location: Townsville
    Arrival time: 15 October at
    Destination city: Alice Springs
    Destination location: Alice Springs
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 4 November at
    Departure city: Townsville
    Departure location: Townsville
    Arrival time: 5 November at
    Destination city: Alice Springs
    Destination location: Alice Springs
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 2 December at
    Departure city: Townsville
    Departure location: Townsville
    Arrival time: 3 December at
    Destination city: Alice Springs
    Destination location: Alice Springs
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 16 December at
    Departure city: Townsville
    Departure location: Townsville
    Arrival time: 17 December at
    Destination city: Alice Springs
    Destination location: Alice Springs
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 10 February at
    Departure city: Townsville
    Departure location: Townsville
    Arrival time: 11 February at
    Destination city: Alice Springs
    Destination location: Alice Springs
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Townsville to Alice Springs: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$364
Average bus trip duration1d 1h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure06:00
Distance885 miles

Townsville to Alice Springs Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Townsville to Alice Springs.

Bus service from Townsville to Alice Springs will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Townsville to Alice Springs, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Townsville - Alice Springs

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

    The journey from Townsville to Alice Springs by coach covers an approximate distance of 884 miles (1426 km).

  2. How can I travel from Townsville to Alice Springs avoiding air travel?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Townsville to Alice Springs was searched and found on 1 Sept 2025 with a price of US$349

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

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