The distance between Townsville and Rockhampton is around 616km (383 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Townsville to Rockhampton by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Townsville (TSV) to Rockhampton (ROK).
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+ 1 othersTake the train to Rockhampton.
Queensland Rail Travel
Take the bus to Rockhampton.
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There are several options for getting from Townsville to Rockhampton by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$95 ($65) and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$350 ($235).
The distance between Townsville and Rockhampton is around 616km (383 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 597km (371 miles)
It takes around 1h 55m to get from Townsville and Rockhampton by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Townsville to Rockhampton is to fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx A$350 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Townsville and Rockhampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$95 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Townsville and Rockhampton. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs 5 times a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Townsville and Rockhampton with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a week and takes 9h 35m.
Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Townsville and Rockhampton. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 9h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Townsville and Rockhampton. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Townsville and Rockhampton with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 10h 50m.
Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Townsville and Rockhampton. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Townsville and Rockhampton. Flights depart from Townsville (TSV) and arrive at Rockhampton (ROK) - via Mackay (MKY). The flight takes around 1h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Townsville to Rockhampton. There is however a flight that goes via Mackay (MKY). This services will take at least 1h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Townsville to Rockhampton typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Townsville (TSV) and and arrive into Rockhampton (ROK).
The closest major airport to Rockhampton is Rockhampton Airport (ROK) (ROK) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Rockhampton. Gladstone Airport (GLT) (GLT) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Townsville and Rockhampton. The distance is around 724km (450 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Townsville to Rockhampton is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around A$350 ($235).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 1h 55m | A$350($235) | twice daily | 616km (383 miles) |
Train | 9h 35m | A$95($65) | 5 times a week | 691km (429 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 10h 50m | A$140($95) | once daily | 782km (486 miles) |
Bus via Saint Lawrence | 10h 55m | A$110($75) | once daily | 775km (482 miles) |
Drive | 10h 10m | A$95($65) | on demand | 724km (450 miles) |
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Queensland Rail Travel
Premier Motor Service
The following major airports near Rockhampton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.