Townsville to Rockhampton

Townsville to Rockhampton

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Townsville to Rockhampton Schedule

Townsville to Rockhampton Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Qantas Airways Economy 05:55 - 20:45AUD 621.41
Greyhound Australia Premium 07:00 - 22:45AUD 704.01
Greyhound Australia Premium 08:00 - 17:45AUD 420
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy 11:40 - 19:35AUD 320.86
Qantas Airways Economy 12:15 - 10:15AUD 462.43
Greyhound Australia Advantage 14:20 - 17:45AUD 322.01
Qantas Airways Economy 16:15 - 18:25AUD 433.90
Jetstar Airways Economy 19:10 - 16:40AUD 392.49
Jetstar Airways Economy 21:10 - 15:55AUD 391.14

Transportation from Townsville to Rockhampton

Facts about the transport from Townsville to Rockhampton

Cheapest Transport$69
Fastest Transport2h 25m
Earliest Departure6:05 AM
Latest Departure3:54 PM
Departures per day6
Distance824 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Qantas Airways, Queensland Rail, Virgin Australia Airlines

How to get from Townsville to Rockhampton

Travelling between Townsville and Rockhampton is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus+train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 136.27 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 68.13.

How long does it take to get from Townsville to Rockhampton?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 17 hours to travel between Townsville and Rockhampton depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Townsville and Rockhampton. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 25m. Bus+train does a much slower job and take about 16h 28m to reach Rockhampton.

How much does it cost to get from Townsville to Rockhampton?

Travelling between Townsville and Rockhampton can be as cheap as USD 68.13 if you opt for a Greyhound Australia bus and as expensive as USD 136.27 if you buy a Greyhound Australia Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Townsville and Rockhampton ?

  • 6 from Townsville to Rockhampton starting from 07:00 Townsville until 13:00 Townsville

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Townsville to Rockhampton.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Townsville to Rockhampton overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Townsville and Rockhampton

Greyhound Australia

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Townsville to Rockhampton?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus+Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 50% chosen Bus+Train
  • 50% took a train