There are 5 ways to get from Townsville City to Rockhampton by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane TSV - ROK
3h 34m$300–500Train
cheapest- Take the train from Townsville to Rockhamptontrain Spirit of Queensland
9h 39m$80–2,580Bus
- Take the bus from Townsville to Rockhamptonbus Brisbane
11h 15m$95–260Drive 719.7 km
- Drive from Townsville City to Rockhamptoncar 719.7 km
8h 18m$128–185Bus via Saint Lawrence
- Take the bus from Townsville to Saint Lawrencebus Pm19
- Take the bus from Saint Lawrence to Rockhampton George Streetbus Pm19
13h 6m$106–156
Townsville City to Rockhampton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Townsville City to Rockhampton is to bus via Saint Lawrence which costs $100 - $160 and takes 13h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Townsville City to Rockhampton is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $300 - $500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Townsville and arriving at Rockhampton. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Townsville and arriving at Rockhampton. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 9h 39m.
The distance between Townsville City and Rockhampton is 608 km. The road distance is 719.7 km.
The best way to get from Townsville City to Rockhampton without a car is to train which takes 9h 39m and costs $80 - $2,600.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Townsville City to Rockhampton, including transfers.
Townsville City to Rockhampton bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Townsville station.
Townsville City to Rockhampton train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Townsville station.
The best way to get from Townsville City to Rockhampton is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $300 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $2,600 and takes 9h 39m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $260 and takes 11h 15m.
What companies run services between Townsville City, QLD, Australia and Rockhampton, QLD, Australia?
Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Rockhampton (ROK) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Townsville to Rockhampton 4 times a week. Tickets cost $80–2,580 and the journey takes 9h 39m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Townsville Airport to Rockhampton via Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–600
Flights from Townsville Airport to Rockhampton via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Townsville Airport to Rockhampton via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–420
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Townsville to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–2,580
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $80–110
- AChoice
- $130–170
- Gold Class
- $2,060
- Heritage Class
- $2,580
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Townsville to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $120–170
- Advantage
- $140–210
- Flexible
- $180–260
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Townsville to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Townsville to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Townsville to Saint Lawrence
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Saint Lawrence to Rockhampton George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Townsville City to Rockhampton bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Townsville City to Rockhampton train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Townsville City to Rockhampton is 720 km. It takes approximately 8h 18m to drive from Townsville City to Rockhampton.
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