Bus Tickets from Rockhampton to Townsville

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Cheap buses leaving today

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: September 4 at
    Departure city: Rockhampton
    Departure location: Rockhampton
    Arrival time: September 4 at
    Destination city: Townsville
    Destination location: Townsville
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 4 at
    Departure city: Rockhampton
    Departure location: Rockhampton
    Arrival time: September 4 at
    Destination city: Townsville
    Destination location: Townsville
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 4 at
    Departure city: Rockhampton
    Departure location: Rockhampton
    Arrival time: September 4 at
    Destination city: Townsville
    Destination location: Townsville
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 4 at
    Departure city: Rockhampton
    Departure location: Rockhampton
    Arrival time: September 4 at
    Destination city: Townsville
    Destination location: Townsville
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 4 at
    Departure city: Rockhampton
    Departure location: Rockhampton
    Arrival time: September 4 at
    Destination city: Townsville
    Destination location: Townsville
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Rockhampton to Townsville: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$114
Average Bus Trip Duration11h 25m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure12:45am
Distance596 km
Latest bus departure3:20am

Rockhampton to Townsville Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Rockhampton - Townsville

  1. 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
09-02
US$145
09-03
US$73
Today
US$73
09-05
US$73
09-06
US$105
09-07
US$73
09-08
US$73
09-09
US$109
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rockhampton to Townsville was searched and found on Sep 7, 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$160 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 2025-09-07.

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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