Tours and day trips
Sightseeing by coach in and around Townsville and Queensland, with day trips to Airlie Beach.
Charter coach rental in Townsville
Charter coaches with professional drivers in Townsville, Queensland, Australia.
Coach hire with driver in Townsville
Coach hire in Townsville keeps large groups together: one bus, one professional driver, luggage in the hold and a timetable built around your programme.
Coach routes from Townsville often include Airlie Beach (≈230 km), Cairns (≈285 km), Mackay (≈325 km) and Port Douglas (≈340 km). Multi-day bus tours can start or end in Townsville.
Cruise port bus services in Townsville
Townsville is a cruise port, so we also arrange cruise shore excursion buses in Townsville: a coach or minibus with driver waiting at the cruise terminal or pier, a guided or self-planned sightseeing loop, and a return in good time before all-aboard. For turnaround days we organise Townsville cruise terminal transfers between the ship, hotels, the railway station and Cairns International Airport (CNS).
Coach hire in Townsville for
Events and conferences
Shuttle coaches between hotels and venues in Townsville, timed to your agenda.
Airport groups
Coach transfers from Cairns International Airport (CNS) for large arrivals and departures.
Multi-day bus tours
Round trips from Townsville through Australia, with one point of contact.
Which bus is right for your group?
| Vehicle | Seats (approx.) | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Minibus / passenger van | about 8–19 | small groups, families, VIP and business travel, airport runs |
| Midi coach | about 20–35 | mid-size groups, school classes, wedding guests |
| Full-size coach | about 45–57 | large groups, tours, conferences, events |
| Several buses | 100+ | congresses, festivals, big shuttles |
More bus services in Townsville
Coach hire near Townsville
- Coach hire in Airlie Beach ≈230 km
- Coach hire in Cairns ≈285 km
- Coach hire in Mackay ≈325 km
- Coach hire in Port Douglas ≈340 km
- Coach hire in Rockhampton ≈595 km
- Coach hire in Gladstone ≈685 km
- Coach hire in Mount Isa ≈780 km
- Coach hire in Bundaberg ≈845 km
Distances are approximate straight-line distances. All coach hire pages in Australia.
Frequently asked questions
How many passengers fit in a coach in Townsville?
A full-size coach typically seats about 45 to 57 passengers and a midi coach about 25 to 35 (approximate).
Can we take the coach on a day trip from Townsville?
Yes. Coach day trips from Townsville to Airlie Beach, Cairns and Mackay are easy to arrange.
Do you run shore excursion coaches from the Townsville cruise port?
Yes. Send the ship, arrival and all-aboard times, and the passenger count — we quote a shore excursion coach with driver from the cruise terminal.
Is the driver included in coach hire?
Yes. Coaches always come with a professional driver; driving-time rules are respected in the planning.
Breakdown? Stranded group?
Emergency replacement bus near Townsville.
If your coach or bus breaks down in or near Townsville, contact us, weekends included. Tell us where the group is, how many passengers there are and where they need to go, and we will search for an available coach and driver in the area.
Tell us where.
We'll bring the bus.
Group size, dates, route. We reply with a quote by email.
Prefer email? Write to transport@kweili.com.