What is the best way to travel from Rockhampton to Townsville?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Flights and Buses to Townsville from Rockhampton. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Townsville from Rockhampton?
You can reach Townsville with just £43 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Qantas Airways13h 50m006:30Rockhampton AirportRockhampton Airport20:20Townsville AirportTownsville Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton Airport (Australia) at 05/02/2026 06:30:00 to Townsville Airport, Townsville Airport (Australia) arriving at 05/02/2026 20:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £184 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
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Qantas Airways13h 10m020:00Rockhampton AirportRockhampton Airport09:10Townsville AirportTownsville Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton Airport (Australia) at 05/02/2026 20:00:00 to Townsville Airport, Townsville Airport (Australia) arriving at 06/02/2026 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £184 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
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Qantas Airways19h 40m020:00Rockhampton AirportRockhampton Airport15:40Townsville AirportTownsville Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton Airport (Australia) at 05/02/2026 20:00:00 to Townsville Airport, Townsville Airport (Australia) arriving at 06/02/2026 15:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £184 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m
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Virgin Australia13h 5m007:15Rockhampton AirportRockhampton Airport20:20Townsville AirportTownsville Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton Airport (Australia) at 05/02/2026 07:15:00 to Townsville Airport, Townsville Airport (Australia) arriving at 05/02/2026 20:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £223 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
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Virgin Australia12h 15m008:05Rockhampton AirportRockhampton Airport20:20Townsville AirportTownsville Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton Airport (Australia) at 05/02/2026 08:05:00 to Townsville Airport, Townsville Airport (Australia) arriving at 05/02/2026 20:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £227 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
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Virgin Australia9h 30m010:50Rockhampton AirportRockhampton Airport20:20Townsville AirportTownsville Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton Airport (Australia) at 07/02/2026 10:50:00 to Townsville Airport, Townsville Airport (Australia) arriving at 07/02/2026 20:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £173 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
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Virgin Australia7h 30m012:50Rockhampton AirportRockhampton Airport20:20Townsville AirportTownsville Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton Airport (Australia) at 07/02/2026 12:50:00 to Townsville Airport, Townsville Airport (Australia) arriving at 07/02/2026 20:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £179 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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Qantas Airways9h 30m010:50Rockhampton AirportRockhampton Airport20:20Townsville AirportTownsville Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton Airport (Australia) at 07/02/2026 10:50:00 to Townsville Airport, Townsville Airport (Australia) arriving at 07/02/2026 20:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £187 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
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Qantas Airways7h 20m013:00Rockhampton AirportRockhampton Airport20:20Townsville AirportTownsville Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton Airport (Australia) at 07/02/2026 13:00:00 to Townsville Airport, Townsville Airport (Australia) arriving at 07/02/2026 20:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £187 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
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Qantas Airways13h 50m006:30Rockhampton AirportRockhampton Airport20:20Townsville AirportTownsville Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton Airport (Australia) at 07/02/2026 06:30:00 to Townsville Airport, Townsville Airport (Australia) arriving at 07/02/2026 20:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £191 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
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FlixBus9h 50m002:30RockhamptonGeorge Street Bus Stop12:20TownsvilleBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) at 08/02/2026 02:30:00 to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 08/02/2026 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
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Alliance Airlines5h 50m015:55Rockhampton AirportRockhampton Airport21:45Townsville AirportTownsville Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alliance Airlines goes from Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton Airport (Australia) at 08/02/2026 15:55:00 to Townsville Airport, Townsville Airport (Australia) arriving at 08/02/2026 21:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £193 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
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Qantas Airways25h 25m018:55Rockhampton AirportRockhampton Airport20:20Townsville AirportTownsville Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton Airport (Australia) at 08/02/2026 18:55:00 to Townsville Airport, Townsville Airport (Australia) arriving at 09/02/2026 20:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £216 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 25m
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Virgin Australia28h 25m015:55Rockhampton AirportRockhampton Airport20:20Townsville AirportTownsville Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton Airport (Australia) at 08/02/2026 15:55:00 to Townsville Airport, Townsville Airport (Australia) arriving at 09/02/2026 20:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £218 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 25m
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Skyscanner2h 20m016:00Rockhampton AirportRockhampton Airport18:20Townsville AirportTownsville Airport0EconomyA Flight from Skyscanner goes from Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton Airport (Australia) at 08/02/2026 16:00:00 to Townsville Airport, Townsville Airport (Australia) arriving at 08/02/2026 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £232 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
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Jetstar Airways22h 20m010:50Rockhampton AirportRockhampton Airport09:10Townsville AirportTownsville Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton Airport (Australia) at 08/02/2026 10:50:00 to Townsville Airport, Townsville Airport (Australia) arriving at 09/02/2026 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £313 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 20m
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Virgin Australia17h 15m015:55Rockhampton AirportRockhampton Airport09:10Townsville AirportTownsville Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton Airport (Australia) at 10/02/2026 15:55:00 to Townsville Airport, Townsville Airport (Australia) arriving at 11/02/2026 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £161 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 15m
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Virgin Australia12h 15m008:05Rockhampton AirportRockhampton Airport20:20Townsville AirportTownsville Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton Airport (Australia) at 10/02/2026 08:05:00 to Townsville Airport, Townsville Airport (Australia) arriving at 10/02/2026 20:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £167 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
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Virgin Australia13h 5m007:15Rockhampton AirportRockhampton Airport20:20Townsville AirportTownsville Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton Airport (Australia) at 10/02/2026 07:15:00 to Townsville Airport, Townsville Airport (Australia) arriving at 10/02/2026 20:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £175 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
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Qantas Airways15h 55m017:15Rockhampton AirportRockhampton Airport09:10Townsville AirportTownsville Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton Airport (Australia) at 10/02/2026 17:15:00 to Townsville Airport, Townsville Airport (Australia) arriving at 11/02/2026 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £189 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
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Qantas Airways14h 15m018:55Rockhampton AirportRockhampton Airport09:10Townsville AirportTownsville Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton Airport (Australia) at 10/02/2026 18:55:00 to Townsville Airport, Townsville Airport (Australia) arriving at 11/02/2026 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £189 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 15m
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What are the fastest trips from Rockhampton to Townsville?
You can get to Townsville from Rockhampton in just 2h 20m with a Flight from Skyscanner. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Virgin Australia12h 15m008:05Rockhampton AirportRockhampton Airport20:20Townsville AirportTownsville Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton Airport (Australia) at 05/02/2026 08:05:00 to Townsville Airport, Townsville Airport (Australia) arriving at 05/02/2026 20:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £227 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
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Virgin Australia13h 5m007:15Rockhampton AirportRockhampton Airport20:20Townsville AirportTownsville Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton Airport (Australia) at 05/02/2026 07:15:00 to Townsville Airport, Townsville Airport (Australia) arriving at 05/02/2026 20:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £223 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
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Qantas Airways13h 10m020:00Rockhampton AirportRockhampton Airport09:10Townsville AirportTownsville Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton Airport (Australia) at 05/02/2026 20:00:00 to Townsville Airport, Townsville Airport (Australia) arriving at 06/02/2026 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £184 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
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Qantas Airways13h 50m006:30Rockhampton AirportRockhampton Airport20:20Townsville AirportTownsville Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton Airport (Australia) at 05/02/2026 06:30:00 to Townsville Airport, Townsville Airport (Australia) arriving at 05/02/2026 20:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £184 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
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Qantas Airways19h 40m020:00Rockhampton AirportRockhampton Airport15:40Townsville AirportTownsville Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton Airport (Australia) at 05/02/2026 20:00:00 to Townsville Airport, Townsville Airport (Australia) arriving at 06/02/2026 15:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £184 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m
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Qantas Airways7h 20m013:00Rockhampton AirportRockhampton Airport20:20Townsville AirportTownsville Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton Airport (Australia) at 07/02/2026 13:00:00 to Townsville Airport, Townsville Airport (Australia) arriving at 07/02/2026 20:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £187 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
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Virgin Australia7h 30m012:50Rockhampton AirportRockhampton Airport20:20Townsville AirportTownsville Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton Airport (Australia) at 07/02/2026 12:50:00 to Townsville Airport, Townsville Airport (Australia) arriving at 07/02/2026 20:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £179 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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Virgin Australia9h 30m010:50Rockhampton AirportRockhampton Airport20:20Townsville AirportTownsville Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton Airport (Australia) at 07/02/2026 10:50:00 to Townsville Airport, Townsville Airport (Australia) arriving at 07/02/2026 20:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £173 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
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Qantas Airways9h 30m010:50Rockhampton AirportRockhampton Airport20:20Townsville AirportTownsville Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton Airport (Australia) at 07/02/2026 10:50:00 to Townsville Airport, Townsville Airport (Australia) arriving at 07/02/2026 20:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £187 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
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Qantas Airways13h 50m006:30Rockhampton AirportRockhampton Airport20:20Townsville AirportTownsville Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton Airport (Australia) at 07/02/2026 06:30:00 to Townsville Airport, Townsville Airport (Australia) arriving at 07/02/2026 20:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £191 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
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Skyscanner2h 20m016:00Rockhampton AirportRockhampton Airport18:20Townsville AirportTownsville Airport0EconomyA Flight from Skyscanner goes from Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton Airport (Australia) at 08/02/2026 16:00:00 to Townsville Airport, Townsville Airport (Australia) arriving at 08/02/2026 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £232 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
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Alliance Airlines5h 50m015:55Rockhampton AirportRockhampton Airport21:45Townsville AirportTownsville Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alliance Airlines goes from Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton Airport (Australia) at 08/02/2026 15:55:00 to Townsville Airport, Townsville Airport (Australia) arriving at 08/02/2026 21:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £193 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
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Jetstar Airways22h 20m010:50Rockhampton AirportRockhampton Airport09:10Townsville AirportTownsville Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jetstar Airways goes from Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton Airport (Australia) at 08/02/2026 10:50:00 to Townsville Airport, Townsville Airport (Australia) arriving at 09/02/2026 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £313 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 20m
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Qantas Airways25h 25m018:55Rockhampton AirportRockhampton Airport20:20Townsville AirportTownsville Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton Airport (Australia) at 08/02/2026 18:55:00 to Townsville Airport, Townsville Airport (Australia) arriving at 09/02/2026 20:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £216 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 25m
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Virgin Australia28h 25m015:55Rockhampton AirportRockhampton Airport20:20Townsville AirportTownsville Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton Airport (Australia) at 08/02/2026 15:55:00 to Townsville Airport, Townsville Airport (Australia) arriving at 09/02/2026 20:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £218 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 25m
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FlixBus9h 50m002:30RockhamptonGeorge Street Bus Stop12:20TownsvilleBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) at 08/02/2026 02:30:00 to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 08/02/2026 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
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Virgin Australia12h 15m008:05Rockhampton AirportRockhampton Airport20:20Townsville AirportTownsville Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton Airport (Australia) at 10/02/2026 08:05:00 to Townsville Airport, Townsville Airport (Australia) arriving at 10/02/2026 20:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £167 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
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Virgin Australia13h 5m007:15Rockhampton AirportRockhampton Airport20:20Townsville AirportTownsville Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton Airport (Australia) at 10/02/2026 07:15:00 to Townsville Airport, Townsville Airport (Australia) arriving at 10/02/2026 20:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £175 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
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Qantas Airways14h 15m018:55Rockhampton AirportRockhampton Airport09:10Townsville AirportTownsville Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton Airport (Australia) at 10/02/2026 18:55:00 to Townsville Airport, Townsville Airport (Australia) arriving at 11/02/2026 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £189 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 15m
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Qantas Airways15h 55m017:15Rockhampton AirportRockhampton Airport09:10Townsville AirportTownsville Airport0EconomyA Flight from Qantas Airways goes from Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton Airport (Australia) at 10/02/2026 17:15:00 to Townsville Airport, Townsville Airport (Australia) arriving at 11/02/2026 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £189 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
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Virgin Australia17h 15m015:55Rockhampton AirportRockhampton Airport09:10Townsville AirportTownsville Airport0EconomyA Flight from Virgin Australia goes from Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton Airport (Australia) at 10/02/2026 15:55:00 to Townsville Airport, Townsville Airport (Australia) arriving at 11/02/2026 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £161 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 15m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Rockhampton to Townsville
What are the most popular stations in Rockhampton and Townsville?
In Rockhampton, you will usually depart from Central Station, Y Motels Rockhampton or Angas St at Rockhampton Girls Grammar Coach Stop, while in Townsville you will be arriving at Bus Stop, Flinders St at Wickham Street Coach Stop or Sturt Street Coach Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Townsville from Rockhampton? With 5 connections between 1 Flight and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Rockhampton and Townsville, you can pay as low as £43 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Skyscanner: you will get to Townsville in just 2h 20m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Rockhampton and Townsville are Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Rockhampton and Townsville is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Rockhampton Airport or to Castle Hill, and look at flights from Rockhampton Airport, and landing at Townsville Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Rockhampton to Townsville?
The most popular companies between Rockhampton and Townsville, are Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Airlines: Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, Alliance Airlines and 2 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Rockhampton to Townsville
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Rockhampton to Townsville. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Rockhampton to Townsville
How can I reach Townsville from Rockhampton?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Flight and Bus, with which you can get to Townsville from Rockhampton.
How far is Townsville from Rockhampton?
The distance between Rockhampton and Townsville is 596.7 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Rockhampton and Townsville?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 16 kgs of CO2, a train 21 kgs, a car 101 kgs, and a flight 147 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Rockhampton to Townsville?
You can get to Townsville with just £43 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Rockhampton to Townsville?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Townsville in just 2h 20m with a Flight from Skyscanner.
More routes to Rockhampton and to Townsville
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Rockhampton and to Townsville. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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