There are 4 ways to get from Rockhampton to Townsville by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane ROK - TSV
2h 20m$300–550Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rockhampton to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
9h 36m$80–2,580Bus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Townsvillebus Cairns / ...
11h$95–260Drive 719.9 km
- Drive from Rockhampton to Townsvillecar 719.9 km
8h 18m$129–186
Rockhampton to Townsville by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockhampton to Townsville is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 8h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Rockhampton to Townsville is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $300 - $550.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Townsville. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Townsville. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 9h 36m.
The distance between Rockhampton and Townsville is 598 km. The road distance is 719.9 km.
The best way to get from Rockhampton to Townsville without a car is to train which takes 9h 36m and costs $80 - $2,600.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Townsville Airport (TSV), including transfers and time at the airport.
Rockhampton to Townsville bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Rockhampton station.
Rockhampton to Townsville train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Rockhampton station.
The best way to get from Rockhampton to Townsville is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $300 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $2,600 and takes 9h 36m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $260 and takes 11h.
What companies run services between Rockhampton, QLD, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?
Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Townsville Airport (TSV) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Rockhampton to Townsville 4 times a week. Tickets cost $80–2,580 and the journey takes 9h 36m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Townsville Airport via Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–600
Flights from Rockhampton to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–600
Flights from Rockhampton to Townsville Airport via Brisbane, Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $440–600
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $300–430
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Rockhampton to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–2,580
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $80–110
- AChoice
- $130–170
- Gold Class
- $2,060
- Heritage Class
- $2,580
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Rockhampton to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $120–170
- Advantage
- $140–210
- Flexible
- $180–260
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Rockhampton to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Rockhampton to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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There is no direct flight from Rockhampton Airport to Townsville Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 2h 20m and has one stopover.
Rockhampton to Townsville bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Townsville station.
Rockhampton to Townsville train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockhampton to Townsville is 720 km. It takes approximately 8h 18m to drive from Rockhampton to Townsville.
Virgin Australia and Qantas offer flights from Rockhampton Airport to Townsville Airport Airport.
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