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How to get fromAlice Springs to Rockhamptonby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Alice Springs to Rockhampton by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane ASP - ROK
    8h 35m
    $606–1,666

  2. Drive  2,036.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alice Springs to Rockhamptoncar car 2,036.8 km
    32h 25m
    $372–538

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    2. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albury to Central Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus bus
    2d 22h
    $525–1,281

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Rockhamptontrain train
    3d 14h
    $2,393–15,932

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Alice Springs to Manguritrain train
    2. Take the train from Manguri to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Rockhamptontrain train
    3d 19h
    $5,272–18,505

Alice Springs to Rockhampton by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration3d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,393Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,704.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 35m

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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alice Springs to Rockhampton via 85 Franklin St, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Albury, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 2d 22h.

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