How far is Rockhampton from Townsville?

It's about 598 km (371 miles) from Rockhampton to Townsville.

Bus Rockhampton to Townsville from US$73 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Rockhampton to Townsville on October 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:00am	Rockhampton	10h 40m	12:40pm	Townsville	CheapestFastest
2:00am	Rockhampton	10h 40m	12:40pm	Townsville	No tags
3:20am	Rockhampton	11h	2:20pm	Townsville	No tags
2:00am	Rockhampton	12h 20m	2:20pm	Townsville	No tags
2:00am	Rockhampton	12h 20m	2:20pm	Townsville	No tags

Next departures for Rockhampton to Townsville on October 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:20am	Rockhampton	11h	2:20pm	Townsville	Cheapest
2:00am	Rockhampton	10h 40m	12:40pm	Townsville	Fastest
3:20am	Rockhampton	11h	2:20pm	Townsville	No tags
2:00am	Rockhampton	12h 20m	2:20pm	Townsville	No tags
2:00am	Rockhampton	12h 20m	2:20pm	Townsville	No tags

Next departures for Rockhampton to Townsville on October 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:00am	Rockhampton	10h 40m	12:40pm	Townsville	CheapestFastest
2:00am	Rockhampton	10h 40m	12:40pm	Townsville	No tags
3:20am	Rockhampton	11h	2:20pm	Townsville	No tags
2:00am	Rockhampton	12h 20m	2:20pm	Townsville	No tags

Next departures for Rockhampton to Townsville on October 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:00am	Rockhampton	10h 40m	12:40pm	Townsville	CheapestFastest
2:00am	Rockhampton	10h 40m	12:40pm	Townsville	No tags
2:00am	Rockhampton	12h 20m	2:20pm	Townsville	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:59 PM AEST.

Bus Rockhampton to Townsville: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$135

Average Bus Trip Duration11h

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure2:00am

Distance596 km

Latest bus departure3:20am

Compare bus companies

Greyhound Australia

4/52,309 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.9

Based on 2309 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at US$77

Greyhound Australia Rockhampton Townsville recent customer reviews

Great bus , smooth and comfortable ride, driver ‘james’ was Very courteous and helpful

Jeff A.

September 3, 2019

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Rockhampton to Townsville Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Rockhampton - Townsville

How far is Rockhampton from Townsville?
It's about 598 km (371 miles) from Rockhampton to Townsville.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10-11

US$109

10-12

US$179

Today

US$182

10-14

US$141

10-15

US$123

10-16

US$124

10-17

US$143

10-18

US$73

The cheapest trip from Rockhampton to Townsville was searched and found on Oct 18, 2025 with a price of US$73

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Rockhampton to Townsville, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$73 to US$196 for a bus ticket from Rockhampton to Townsville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$73 which is on 2025-10-18.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Rockhampton and Townsville!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Rockhampton to Townsville, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Rockhampton to Townsville.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Rockhampton to Townsville, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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