There are 4 ways to get from Alpha to Rockhampton by bus (Greyhound), train, car, bus, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Alpha to Rockhampton Railwaybus Rockhampton
6h 10m$75–150Train
cheapest- Take the train from Alpha to Rockhamptontrain Spirit of the Outback
9h 57m$55–1,654Drive 438 km
- Drive from Alpha to Rockhamptoncar 438 km
5h 6m$79–114Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Alpha to Emeraldbus
- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane EMD - ROK
6h 41m$477–1,085
Alpha to Rockhampton by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alpha to Rockhampton is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Alpha to Rockhampton is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs $75 - $120.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Alpha and arriving at Rockhampton Railway. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alpha and arriving at Rockhampton. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Thursday. The journey takes approximately 9h 57m.
The distance between Alpha and Rockhampton is 441 km. The road distance is 438 km.
The best way to get from Alpha to Rockhampton without a car is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $75 - $150.
The bus from Alpha to Rockhampton Railway takes 6h 10m including transfers and departs twice a week.
Alpha to Rockhampton bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Alpha station.
Alpha to Rockhampton train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Alpha station.
The best way to get from Alpha to Rockhampton is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $75 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $1,700 and takes 9h 57m.
What companies run services between Alpha, QLD, Australia and Rockhampton, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Alpha to Rockhampton Railway twice a week. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Alpha to Rockhampton twice a week. Tickets cost $55–1,654 and the journey takes 9h 57m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Rockhampton via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $700–1,200
Flights from Emerald Airport to Rockhampton via Brisbane, Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $700–1,200
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Rockhampton via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $420–600
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Alpha to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–1,654
- 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
- $55–85
- AChoice
- $80–110
- Gold Class
- $1,321
- Heritage Class
- $1,654
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Alpha to Rockhampton Railway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $75–110
- Advantage
- $85–130
- Flexible
- $100–150
Bus from Alpha to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Advantage
- $35–60
- Flexible
- $40–65
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Alpha to Rockhampton bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton Railway station.
Alpha to Rockhampton train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alpha to Rockhampton is 438 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Alpha to Rockhampton.
There are 78+ hotels available in Rockhampton.