How far is Rockhampton from Townsville?

The distance separating Rockhampton and Townsville is 371 miles (598 km).

What are the best sights and things to do in Townsville?

Once in Townsville, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Mission Beach, Maritime Museum of Townsville, Reef HQ Aquarium, Charters Towers and Paluma and Crystal Creek Rainforest.

Bus Rockhampton to Townsville from $72 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rockhampton to Townsville on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:20pm	Rockhampton	16h	2:20pm	Townsville	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Rockhampton to Townsville on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:20pm	Rockhampton	16h	2:20pm	Townsville	Cheapest
Bus	2:00am	Rockhampton	10h 40m	12:40pm	Townsville	Fastest
Bus	2:00am	Rockhampton	12h 20m	2:20pm	Townsville	No tags

Next departures for Rockhampton to Townsville on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:20pm	Rockhampton	14h 20m	12:40pm	Townsville	Cheapest
Bus	2:00am	Rockhampton	10h 40m	12:40pm	Townsville	Fastest
Bus	2:00am	Rockhampton	12h 20m	2:20pm	Townsville	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:19 AM AEST.

Get from Rockhampton to Townsville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $76, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

12h 20mAverage Duration

370 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound Australia

4/52,367 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2367 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers 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 $76

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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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Rockhampton to Townsville by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$168

11/25

$168

Today

$141

11/27

$168

11/28

No data

11/29

$168

11/30

No data

12/01

$95

The cheapest trip from Rockhampton to Townsville was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $95

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 $95 to $193 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 $95 which is on 2025-12-01.