There are 5 ways to get from Townsville 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
2h 10m$310–550Train
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 720.3 km
- Drive from Townsville to Rockhamptoncar 720.3 km
8h 19m$129–187Bus via Saint Lawrence
- Take the bus from Townsville to Saint Lawrencebus Pm19
- Take the bus from Saint Lawrence to Rockhampton George Streetbus Pm19
11h 55m$107–152
Townsville to Rockhampton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Rockhampton is to bus via Saint Lawrence which costs $100 - $160 and takes 11h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Townsville to Rockhampton is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs $310 - $550.
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 and Rockhampton is 598 km. The road distance is 720.3 km.
The best way to get from Townsville to Rockhampton without a car is to train which takes 9h 39m and costs $80 - $2,600.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Rockhampton (ROK), including transfers and time at the airport.
Townsville to Rockhampton bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Townsville station.
Townsville to Rockhampton train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Townsville station.
The best way to get from Townsville to Rockhampton is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs $310 - $550. 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, QLD, Australia and Rockhampton, QLD, Australia?
Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Rockhampton (ROK) every 4 hours. 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
- $440–650
Flights from Townsville Airport to Rockhampton via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Townsville Airport to Rockhampton via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–430
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Townsville to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 39m
- 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 Townsville to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Townsville to Rockhampton
- 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 Townsville to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Saint Lawrence
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Saint Lawrence to Rockhampton George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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There is no direct flight from Townsville Airport Airport to Rockhampton Airport. The quickest flight takes 2h 10m and has one stopover.
Townsville to Rockhampton bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Townsville to Rockhampton train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Rockhampton is 720 km. It takes approximately 8h 19m to drive from Townsville to Rockhampton.
Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas offer flights from Townsville Airport Airport to Rockhampton Airport.
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