There are 8 ways to get from Airlie Beach to Rockhampton Airport (ROK) by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport
best- Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane PPP - ROK
6h 33m$696–1,010Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Proserpine to Rockhamptontrain
- Take the bus from Rockhampton Police Complex to Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centrebus 440
- Take the bus from Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre to Terminal Dr at Rockhampton Airportbus 440
12h 34m$70–1,752Bus
- Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton Police Complex to Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centrebus 440
- Take the bus from Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre to Terminal Dr at Rockhampton Airportbus 440
10h 40m$76–174Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Airlie Beach to Rockhampton (ROK)483.7 km
5h 33mDrive 483.7 km
- Drive from Airlie Beach to Rockhampton Airport (ROK)car 483.7 km
5h 33m$104–150Bus to Mackay, fly
- Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus
- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane MKY - ROK
5h 33m$303–487Bus via Airlie Beach
- Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton Police Complex to Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centrebus 440
- Take the bus from Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre to Terminal Dr at Rockhampton Airportbus 440
10h 56m$73–107Bus via Carmila
- Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Carmilabus
- Take the bus from Carmila to Rockhampton George Streetbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton Police Complex to Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centrebus 440
- Take the bus from Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre to Terminal Dr at Rockhampton Airportbus 440
11h 20m$87–124
Airlie Beach to Rockhampton Airport (ROK) by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Airlie Beach to Rockhampton Airport (ROK) is to bus via Airlie Beach which costs $70 - $110 and takes 10h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Airlie Beach to Rockhampton Airport (ROK) is to bus and fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $300 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Airlie Beach to Rockhampton Airport (ROK). However, there are services departing from Airlie Beach and arriving at Terminal Dr at Rockhampton Airport via Rockhampton Police Complex and Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
The distance between Airlie Beach and Rockhampton Airport (ROK) is 419 km. The road distance is 483.7 km.
The best way to get from Airlie Beach to Rockhampton Airport (ROK) without a car is to bus which takes 10h 40m and costs $75 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Airlie Beach to Rockhampton Airport (ROK), including transfers.
Airlie Beach to Rockhampton Airport (ROK) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Airlie Beach station.
The best way to get from Airlie Beach to Rockhampton Airport (ROK) is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $650 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $180 and takes 10h 40m.
Airlie Beach to Rockhampton Airport (ROK) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Airlie Beach to Rockhampton Airport (ROK) is 484 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Airlie Beach to Rockhampton Airport (ROK).
What companies run services between Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia and Rockhampton Airport (ROK), Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Rockhampton (ROK) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airlie Beach to Terminal Dr at Rockhampton Airport via Rockhampton, Rockhampton Police Complex, and Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre in around 10h 40m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Rockhampton via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Rockhampton via Brisbane, Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
Flights from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–430
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Rockhampton via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,200
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Proserpine to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–1,648
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $55–80
- AChoice
- $80–110
- Gold Class
- $1,316
- Heritage Class
- $1,648
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Airlie Beach to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $80–120
- Flexible
- $110–180
Bus from Airlie Beach to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–57
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $51–57
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Airlie Beach to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Airlie Beach to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Airlie Beach to Carmila
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Carmila to Rockhampton George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Rockhampton Police Complex to Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre to Terminal Dr at Rockhampton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Rockhampton Police Complex to Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre to Terminal Dr at Rockhampton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Rockhampton Police Complex to Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre to Terminal Dr at Rockhampton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Rockhampton Police Complex to Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre to Terminal Dr at Rockhampton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Airlie Beach to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Airlie Beach to Rockhampton (ROK)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- Frequency
- On demand
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