There are 5 ways to get from Alice Springs to Rockhampton by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane ASP - ROK
8h 40m$539–1,446Drive 2,036.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Alice Springs to Rockhamptoncar 2,036.8 km
32h 25m$366–529Bus
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
- Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus
- Take the bus from Albury Station, Coach Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus
2d 22h$516–1,239Bus, train
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
- Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
- Take the train from Roma Street to Rockhamptontrain
3d 16h$2,394–15,900Train
- Take the train from Alice Springs to Manguritrain
- Take the train from Manguri to Adelaide Stationtrain
- Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
- Take the train from Roma Street to Rockhamptontrain
3d 20h$5,220–18,453
Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Rockhampton (ROK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alice Springs to Rockhampton is to drive which costs $360 - $550 and takes 32h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Alice Springs to Rockhampton is to fly which takes 8h 40m and costs $500 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Alice Springs to Rockhampton. However, there are services departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Rockhampton via 85 Franklin St, Albury Station, Coach Bay 1, Central Station and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 22h.
No, there is no direct train from Alice Springs to Rockhampton. However, there are services departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Rockhampton via Manguri, Adelaide, Central station, platform 5 and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 20h.
The distance between Alice Springs and Rockhampton is 1704 km. The road distance is 2036.8 km.
The best way to get from Alice Springs to Rockhampton without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 22h and costs $500 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Alice Springs to Rockhampton, including transfers.
Alice Springs to Rockhampton bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Alice Springs station.
Alice Springs to Rockhampton train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, depart from Alice Springs station.
The best way to get from Alice Springs to Rockhampton is to fly which takes 8h 40m and costs $500 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $500 - $1,300 and takes 2 days 22h, you could also train, which costs $5,000 - $19,000 and takes 3 days 20h.
What companies run services between Alice Springs, NT, Australia and Rockhampton, QLD, Australia?
Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Rockhampton (ROK) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alice Springs to Rockhampton via 85 Franklin St, Albury Station, Coach Bay 1, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 2d 22h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Rockhampton via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- When
- Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,300
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Rockhampton via Adelaide, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,700
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Rockhampton via Adelaide, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,400
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Adelaide to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 8h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $2,190–13,000
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Gold
- $2,190
- Gold Premium
- $2,990
- Suite
- $8,500–13,000
Train from Adelaide to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 8h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $2,190–13,000
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Gold
- $2,190
- Gold Premium
- $2,990
- Suite
- $8,500–13,000
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–2,324
- 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
- $70–110
- AChoice
- $110–150
- Gold Class
- $1,856
- Heritage Class
- $2,324
Train from Roma Street to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–2,324
- 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
- $70–110
- AChoice
- $110–150
- Gold Class
- $1,856
- Heritage Class
- $2,324
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Alice Springs to Manguri
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1,430
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $1,430
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $1,506
Train from Manguri to Adelaide Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1,608
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $1,608
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $1,693
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–500
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $220–310
- Advantage
- $270–400
- Flexible
- $350–500
Bus from Albury Station, Coach Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $90–130
- Advantage
- $100–160
- Flexible
- $130–190
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Advantage
- $160–250
- Flexible
- $210–300
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–500
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $220–310
- Advantage
- $270–400
- Flexible
- $350–500
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–70
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Albury Station, Coach Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Albury Station, Coach Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Albury Station, Coach Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Alice Springs to Rockhampton bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Adelaide station.
Rockhampton is 30 min ahead of Alice Springs. It is currently 2:21 PM in Alice Springs and 2:51 PM in Rockhampton.
Alice Springs to Rockhampton train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, arrive at Manguri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alice Springs to Rockhampton is 2037 km. It takes approximately 32h 25m to drive from Alice Springs to Rockhampton.
There are 78+ hotels available in Rockhampton.





















