Townsville to Brisbane by train, bus, flight, taxi from AUD 112

Townsville to Brisbane Destination Reviews

Pari J

I certainly loved the journey. I think there should be more sleeper carriages for those travelling from Townville and beyond to Brisbane. Especially for those who are elderly - concessions and disabled for convenience and to make the cost to be considered to be reduced as this is a very basic facility for people who can choose this. How about more carriages. How about another train to encourage employment and also for blessing our country by having so many overseas and local travellers in days of current peace in our land (no wars yet). Helps and support the wonderful drivers of the train for their long hours of driving and to care for them who makes safe for travel. We trust GOD JESUS for caring for our lives and to have first aid and health care for those who might be having health challenges. GOD IS LOVE. 1 John 4:8 and John 3:16 GOD Cares by so loving us and gave us JESUS the Messiah to redeem us by grace!!!

Townsville to Brisbane, Train #Spirit of Queensland Economy Seat, Queensland Rail, Jul 13, 2025

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Townsville to Brisbane Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Flight	Qantas Airways	Economy	06:00	07:50	¥37,357
Bus	Greyhound Australia	Early Bird	07:00	06:00	¥19,470
Flight	Qantas Airways	Economy	07:50	14:10	¥42,341
Flight	Qantas Airways	Economy	08:10	22:30	¥45,215
Flight	Jetstar Airways	Economy	08:45	10:30	¥37,540
Flight	Qantas Airways	Economy	09:05	10:55	¥67,462
Flight	Jetstar Airways	Economy	09:45	11:40	¥21,478
Flight	Virgin Australia	Economy	10:40	12:35	¥43,506
Flight	Virgin Australia	Economy	11:40	13:40	¥35,980
Flight	Qantas Airways	Economy	12:05	14:00	¥37,265
Bus	Greyhound Australia	Early Bird	13:00	13:00	¥25,059
Flight	Qantas Airways	Economy	13:20	14:10	¥42,510
Train	Queensland Rail	Economy Seat	13:56	09:00	¥17,036	4.0
Flight	Virgin Australia	Economy	14:15	16:10	¥27,077
Flight	Virgin Australia	Economy	14:35	16:30	¥51,033
Flight	Qantas Airways	Economy	15:00	16:50	¥81,230
Flight	Jetstar Airways	Economy	16:15	18:05	¥17,347
Flight	Virgin Australia	Economy	17:15	19:10	¥15,879
Flight	Qantas Airways	Economy	17:35	19:30	¥43,965
Flight	Qantas Airways	Economy	18:35	08:10	¥47,413

How to get from Townsville to Brisbane

When you want to get from Townsville to Brisbane, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Flight
Bus
Train
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about JPY 55,216. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a flight as a flight ticket costs as low as JPY 12,643.

How much does it cost to get from Townsville to Brisbane?

The cost of the trip from Townsville to Brisbane varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Jetstar Airways: travelling by flight expect to pay as low as JPY 12,643 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as JPY 55,216.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Townsville to Brisbane:

Plane tickets - JPY 12,619 to JPY 55,210;
Train tickets - JPY 21,295 to JPY 21,295;
Bus tickets - JPY 24,338 to JPY 52,281;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from JPY 11,042 to JPY 22,197.

How many trips per day are there between Townsville and Brisbane?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

Flights from Townsville to Brisbane depart during the day - there are approximately 16 departures a day.
Buses start plying the route from 07:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 13:00. There are 6 available bus trips every day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Townsville to Brisbane. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is JPY 12,619.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Townsville to Brisbane

Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia

Buses

Taking a bus from Townsville to Brisbane is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Townsville to Brisbane. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as JPY 11,042.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks..

The most popular transport from Townsville to Brisbane

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Townsville to Brisbane? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

67% users enjoyed a train ride.
17% decided to go for a bus.
16% users took a plane.

Transportation from Townsville to Brisbane

Facts about the transport from Townsville to Brisbane

Cheapest Transport	¥11,043
Fastest Transport	30m
Earliest Departure	6:00 早上
Latest Departure	8:45 晚上
Departures per day	22
Distance	1335 kilometers
Transport Companies	Elife, Greyhound Australia, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia

Popular Routes

Townsville to Brisbane