Townsville to Sunshine Coast

Townsville to Sunshine Coast

Townsville
Sunshine Coast
Tue, May 28
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Townsville to Sunshine Coast Schedule

Townsville to Sunshine Coast Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Greyhound Australia Premium 07:00 - 12:30AUD 425
Jetstar Airways Economy 09:50 - 07:45AUD 660.48
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA37211:50 - 13:50AUD 264.52
Greyhound Australia Advantage 13:00 - 11:40AUD 426
Qantas Airways Economy 15:35 - 10:40AUD 623.27
Qantas Airways Economy #QF186717:15 - 19:05AUD 625.23
Jetstar Airways Economy 18:50 - 15:20AUD 474.47
Jetstar Airways Economy #JQ90721:10 - 22:55AUD 185.75

Transportation from Townsville to Sunshine Coast

Facts about the transport from Townsville to Sunshine Coast

Cheapest Transport$126
Fastest Transport9h 25m
Earliest Departure10:20 AM
Latest Departure3:54 PM
Departures per day6
Distance8005 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Jetstar Airways, Queensland Rail, Virgin Australia Airlines

How to get from Townsville to Sunshine Coast

Travelling between Townsville and Sunshine Coast is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 288.81 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 125.48.

How long does it take to get from Townsville to Sunshine Coast?

It can take you anywhere between 10 and 30 hours to travel between Townsville and Sunshine Coast depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Townsville and Sunshine Coast. Flight will bring you to your destination in 9h 25m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 5h 5m to reach Sunshine Coast.

How much does it cost to get from Townsville to Sunshine Coast?

Travelling between Townsville and Sunshine Coast can be as cheap as USD 125.48 if you opt for a Queensland Rail train and as expensive as USD 288.81 if you buy a Greyhound Australia Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Townsville and Sunshine Coast ?

  • 3 by flight from Townsville to Sunshine Coast starting from 10:20 Townsville Airport until 10:20 Townsville Airport
  • 2 from Townsville to Sunshine Coast starting from 13:00 Townsville until 13:00 Townsville
  • 1 from Townsville to Sunshine Coast starting from 15:54 Townsville until 15:54 Townsville

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Townsville to Sunshine Coast.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Townsville to Sunshine Coast overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Townsville and Sunshine Coast

Greyhound Australia

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Townsville to Sunshine Coast?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus+Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 50% chosen Bus+Train
  • 50% took a train