There are 5 ways to get from Garbutt to Rockhampton by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane TSV - ROK
2h 10m$280–490Train
cheapest- Take the train from Townsville to Rockhamptontrain Spirit of Queensland
10h 51m$80–2,600Bus
- Take the bus from Townsville to Rockhamptonbus Brisbane
12h 51m$96–262Drive 723 km
- Drive from Garbutt to Rockhamptoncar 723 km
8h 22m$131–189Bus via Saint Lawrence
- Take the bus from Townsville to Saint Lawrencebus Pm19
- Take the bus from Saint Lawrence to Rockhampton George Streetbus Pm19
13h 31m$106–156
Garbutt to Rockhampton by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Garbutt to Rockhampton is to bus via Saint Lawrence which costs $100 - $160 and takes 13h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Garbutt to Rockhampton is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs $280 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Garbutt to Rockhampton. However, there are services departing from Peel St at Lancaster Street and arriving at Rockhampton via Townsville City bus hub Stop A and Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.
The distance between Garbutt and Rockhampton is 598 km. The road distance is 723 km.
The best way to get from Garbutt to Rockhampton without a car is to train which takes 10h 51m and costs $80 - $2,600.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Rockhampton (ROK), including transfers and time at the airport.
Garbutt to Rockhampton bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Townsville station.
The best way to get from Garbutt to Rockhampton is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs $280 - $490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $2,600 and takes 10h 51m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $270 and takes 12h 51m.
There is no direct flight from Townsville Airport Airport to Rockhampton Airport. The quickest flight takes 2h 10m and has one stopover.
Garbutt to Rockhampton bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
What companies run services between Garbutt, QLD, Australia and Rockhampton, QLD, Australia?
Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Rockhampton (ROK) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Townsville to Rockhampton 4 times a week. Tickets cost $80–2,580 and the journey takes 9h 39m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Townsville Airport to Rockhampton via Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–600
Flights from Townsville Airport to Rockhampton via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420–600
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Townsville Airport to Rockhampton via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–350
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Townsville to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–2,580
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $80–110
- AChoice
- $130–170
- Gold Class
- $2,060
- Heritage Class
- $2,580
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- customerservice@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Townsville to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $120–170
- Advantage
- $140–210
- Flexible
- $180–260
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Townsville to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Saint Lawrence
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Saint Lawrence to Rockhampton George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Garbutt to Rockhampton is 723 km. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Garbutt to Rockhampton.
Virgin Australia and Qantas offer flights from Townsville Airport Airport to Rockhampton Airport.
There are 85+ hotels available in Rockhampton.








