Sunshine Coast to Townsville by bus
Townsville lies 1,043 km (648 mi) north-west of Sunshine Coast, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 18 h 57 min including stops, over roughly 1,272 km (790 mi) of road.
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| Sunshine Coast | Townsville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Population | 398,840 | 201,313 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Brisbane) | UTC+10 (Australia/Brisbane) |
Where to book buses from Sunshine Coast to Townsville
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Staying in Townsville
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Common questions
How far is Townsville from Sunshine Coast?
1,043 km (648 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Sunshine Coast; by road roughly 1,272 km (790 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sunshine Coast to Townsville by bus?
About 18 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sunshine Coast and Townsville?
No, both are on Australia/Brisbane at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.