How to travel from Townsville to Rockhampton, Australia

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.

5 routes found

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

Fly from Townsville (TSV) to Rockhampton (ROK).

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    A$350($235)
Operated by

Qantas

+ 1 others
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Train

Take the train to Rockhampton.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$95($65)
Operated by

Queensland Rail Travel

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Bus

Take the bus to Rockhampton.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$140($95)
Operated byGreyhound Australia+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Rockhampton.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Distance724km (450 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Townsville and Rockhampton

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Townsville to Rockhampton

Compare travel optionsbetween Townsville and Rockhampton

Transport options from Townsville to Rockhampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 55m
A$350($235)
twice daily616km (383 miles)
Train
9h 35m
A$95($65)
5 times a week691km (429 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 50m
A$140($95)
once daily782km (486 miles)
Bus via Saint Lawrence10h 55m
A$110($75)
once daily775km (482 miles)
Drive
10h 10m
A$95($65)
on demand724km (450 miles)

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Airports near Rockhampton

The following major airports near Rockhampton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

ROK
Rockhampton Airport (ROK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Rockhampton
GLT
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91km (56 miles) from Rockhampton
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
518km (322 miles) from Rockhampton