Rockhampton to Townsville

Rockhampton to Townsville

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$69
 
 
$138
 

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Rockhampton to Townsville Schedule

Rockhampton to Townsville Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Greyhound Australia Advantage 00:45 - 12:10AUD 154
Greyhound Australia Advantage 03:20 - 14:20AUD 158
Greyhound Australia Early Bird 04:05 - 12:10AUD 571
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy 06:50 - 07:55AUD 374.86
Qantas Airways Economy 08:10 - 20:40AUD 424.63
Qantas Airways Economy 11:40 - 18:30AUD 532.15
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy 13:05 - 07:55AUD 355
Qantas Airways Economy 15:50 - 12:30AUD 470.19
Qantas Airways Economy 17:00 - 22:00AUD 506.05
Greyhound Australia Advantage 18:15 - 12:10AUD 586
Qantas Airways Economy 20:00 - 08:05AUD 633.99
Greyhound Australia Advantage 23:20 - 12:10AUD 173

Transportation from Rockhampton to Townsville

Facts about the transport from Rockhampton to Townsville

Cheapest Transport$69
Fastest Transport9h 41m
Earliest Departure12:45 AM
Latest Departure10:16 PM
Departures per day6
Distance484 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Queensland Rail, Virgin Australia Airlines

How to get from Rockhampton to Townsville

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 137.13 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 68.56.

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

It can take you anywhere between 10 and 23 hours to travel between Rockhampton and Townsville depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Rockhampton and Townsville. Train will bring you to your destination in 9h 41m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 22h 35m to reach Townsville.

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

Travelling between Rockhampton and Townsville can be as cheap as USD 68.56 if you opt for a Greyhound Australia bus and as expensive as USD 137.13 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 Rockhampton and Townsville ?

  • 6 from Rockhampton to Townsville starting from 00:45 Rockhampton until 03:20 Rockhampton

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Rockhampton to Townsville 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 Rockhampton and Townsville

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 Rockhampton to Townsville?

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