Bus Townsville to Rockhampton: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Townsville to Rockhampton

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Townsville to Rockhampton from various bus operators like Greyhound Australia or FlixBus for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$170

Tuesday

$66

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

$169

Saturday

$58

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound Australia	10h 45m	8:00 AM	Townsville	Bus Stop	6:45 PM	Rockhampton	George Street Bus Stop	Economy	$170	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) at 7/27/2026 8:00:00 AM to George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $170 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
Greyhound Australia	10h 45m	1:00 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	11:45 PM	Rockhampton	George Street Bus Stop	Economy	$170	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) at 7/27/2026 1:00:00 PM to George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $170 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
Greyhound Australia	52h 15m	1:00 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	5:15 PM	Rockhampton	Central Station	Economy	$589	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) at 7/27/2026 1:00:00 PM to Central Station, Rockhampton (Australia) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $589 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 15m
Greyhound Australia	57h 15m	8:00 AM	Townsville	Bus Stop	5:15 PM	Rockhampton	Central Station	Economy	$621	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) at 7/27/2026 8:00:00 AM to Central Station, Rockhampton (Australia) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $621 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Townsville to Rockhampton via Airlie Beach, you can save more than $78? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  10h 40m
  
  0
  
  1:50 PM
  
  Townsville
  Bus Stop
  
  5:50 PM
  
  Airlie Beach
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $41
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) at 7/28/2026 1:50:00 PM to Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
- FlixBus
  
  6h 30m
  
  0
  
  6:00 PM
  
  Airlie Beach
  Bus Stop
  
  12:30 AM
  
  Rockhampton
  George Street Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $51
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 PM to George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Travel Time is 0h 5m shorter, and you will save $78

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	10h 40m	1:50 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	12:30 AM	Rockhampton	George Street Bus Stop		Economy	$66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) at 7/28/2026 1:50:00 PM to George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound Australia	10h 45m	8:00 AM	Townsville	Bus Stop	6:45 PM	Rockhampton	George Street Bus Stop	Economy	$169	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) at 7/31/2026 8:00:00 AM to George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
Greyhound Australia	10h 45m	1:00 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	11:45 PM	Rockhampton	George Street Bus Stop	Economy	$169	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) at 7/31/2026 1:00:00 PM to George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) arriving at 7/31/2026 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
Greyhound Australia	57h 15m	8:00 AM	Townsville	Bus Stop	5:15 PM	Rockhampton	Central Station	Economy	$367	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) at 7/31/2026 8:00:00 AM to Central Station, Rockhampton (Australia) arriving at 8/2/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $367 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 15m
Greyhound Australia	52h 15m	1:00 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	5:15 PM	Rockhampton	Central Station	Economy	$367	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) at 7/31/2026 1:00:00 PM to Central Station, Rockhampton (Australia) arriving at 8/2/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $367 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Townsville to Rockhampton via Airlie Beach, you can save more than $81? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound Australia
  
  11h 30m
  
  0
  
  1:00 PM
  
  Townsville
  Bus Stop
  
  5:30 PM
  
  Airlie Beach
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $43
  
  A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) at 8/1/2026 1:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) arriving at 8/1/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
- FlixBus
  
  6h 30m
  
  0
  
  6:00 PM
  
  Airlie Beach
  Bus Stop
  
  12:30 AM
  
  Rockhampton
  George Street Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $45
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) at 8/1/2026 6:00:00 PM to George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) arriving at 8/2/2026 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Travel time is 0h 45m longer, but you will save $81

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	10h 40m	1:50 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	12:30 AM	Rockhampton	George Street Bus Stop	Economy	$58	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) at 8/1/2026 1:50:00 PM to George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) arriving at 8/2/2026 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
Greyhound Australia	10h 45m	8:00 AM	Townsville	Bus Stop	6:45 PM	Rockhampton	George Street Bus Stop	Economy	$170	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) at 8/1/2026 8:00:00 AM to George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $170 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
Greyhound Australia	10h 45m	1:00 PM	Townsville	Bus Stop	11:45 PM	Rockhampton	George Street Bus Stop	Economy	$170	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) at 8/1/2026 1:00:00 PM to George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) arriving at 8/1/2026 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $170 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m

Frequency of bus connections between Townsville and Rockhampton

See here how frequent the connections between Townsville and Rockhampton are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Townsville to Rockhampton. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Townsville and Rockhampton.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 7 buses from Townsville to Rockhampton, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Townsville and Rockhampton, with 5 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/7/2026 costs just $58, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Townsville to Rockhampton

Compare all providers like Greyhound Australia and FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Townsville to Rockhampton in one click! Book your bus ticket from Townsville to Rockhampton starting from $58!

Cheapest Bus	$58
Fastest Bus	10h 40m
Earliest Bus	8:00 AM
Latest Bus	1:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	370.9 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound Australia and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Townsville to Rockhampton

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave Townsville for Rockhampton: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

$85

Tuesday 07/28

$66

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

Friday 07/31

$66

Saturday 08/01

$85

Sunday 08/02

$86

Monday 08/03

$86

Tuesday 08/04

$86

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$86

Friday 08/07

$58

Saturday 08/08

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

$59

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Townsville to Rockhampton

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Townsville to Rockhampton, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $58, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Townsville to Rockhampton. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $85.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Townsville to Rockhampton, with $58. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $169.

How to save money travelling from Townsville to Rockhampton

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Townsville to Rockhampton in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Townsville to Rockhampton, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Townsville to Rockhampton are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Townsville and Rockhampton

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Townsville and Rockhampton.

Bus Stop

Sturt Street Bus Stop

Sturt Street Sturt Street

Flinders St at Townsville Railway Bus Stop

Flinders St at Townsville Railway Station Flinders St at Townsville Railway Station

Flinders St at Wickham Street Bus Stop

Flinders St at Wickham Street Flinders St at Wickham Street

Central Station

George Street Bus Stop

George Street (Bruce Highway)

Agnes Bus Stop - Penlington Street

Angas St at Rockhampton Girls Grammar Bus Stop

Angas St at Rockhampton Girls Grammar HnR Angas St at Rockhampton Girls Grammar HnR

Police Complex Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Townsville to Rockhampton

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Townsville to Rockhampton? Or which bus companies serve the route Townsville to Rockhampton? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Townsville to Rockhampton bus

How much does a Townsville Rockhampton bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $58 and takes 10h 40m to reach Rockhampton. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Townsville to Rockhampton?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $58 and $621. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Rockhampton.

On average, how many connections are available from Townsville to Rockhampton each day?

Every day, the Townsville to Rockhampton bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Townsville to Rockhampton take?

The fastest bus from Townsville to Rockhampton is offered by FlixBus and takes 10h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $66. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Townsville to Rockhampton?

The earliest bus arriving in Rockhampton from Townsville starts at 8:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Townsville to Rockhampton?

The latest bus trip departing from Townsville for Rockhampton starts at 1:50 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Townsville Rockhampton route?

When traveling by bus from Townsville to Rockhampton, passengers can travel with Greyhound Australia and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Rockhampton?

You can check all the direct connections between Townsville and Rockhampton by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound Australia and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Townsville to Rockhampton bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Townsville Rockhampton bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Townsville Rockhampton bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Townsville to Rockhampton on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Townsville to Rockhampton

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Townsville and to Rockhampton

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Townsville and to Rockhampton. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!