There are 6 ways to get from Apple Tree Creek to Rockhampton by bus (Greyhound), train, car, bus, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Childers to Rockhamptonbus Cairns / ...
5h$81–151Drive 318.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Apple Tree Creek to Rockhamptoncar 318.2 km
3h 41m$66–96Train
- Take the train from Howard to Rockhamptontrain Tilt Train
5h 29m$89–1,357Bus to Bundaberg, fly
- Take the bus from Childers to Bundaberg Airportbus
- Fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane BDB - ROK
5h 3m$441–589Bus via Rockhampton
- Take the bus from Childers to Rockhamptonbus Au050-1 / ...
5h 25m$75–104Bus to Hervey Bay, fly
- Take the bus from Childers to Hervey Baybus
- Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane HVB - ROK
6h 7m$553–779
Bundaberg (BDB) to Rockhampton (ROK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Apple Tree Creek to Rockhampton is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Apple Tree Creek to Rockhampton is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs $65 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Apple Tree Creek to Rockhampton. However, there are services departing from Childers and arriving at Rockhampton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Apple Tree Creek to Rockhampton. However, there are services departing from Howard and arriving at Rockhampton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Apple Tree Creek and Rockhampton is 351 km. The road distance is 318.2 km.
The best way to get from Apple Tree Creek to Rockhampton without a car is to bus which takes 5h and costs $80 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Apple Tree Creek to Rockhampton, including transfers.
Apple Tree Creek to Rockhampton bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Childers station.
Apple Tree Creek to Rockhampton train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Howard station.
The best way to get from Apple Tree Creek to Rockhampton is to bus which takes 5h and costs $80 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $1,400 and takes 5h 29m.
What companies run services between Apple Tree Creek, QLD, Australia and Rockhampton, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Childers to Rockhampton twice daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Howard to Rockhampton once daily. Tickets cost $45–1,269 and the journey takes 3h 59m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Bundaberg to Rockhampton via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–550
Flights from Bundaberg to Rockhampton via Brisbane, Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $410–550
Flights from Hervey Bay to Rockhampton via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $490–700
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Bundaberg to Rockhampton via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday to Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $180–650
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Howard to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–1,269
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $45–70
- AChoice
- $60–80
- Gold Class
- $1,013
- Heritage Class
- $1,269
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Childers to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $60–90
- Flexible
- $85–120
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Childers to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Childers to Bundaberg Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Childers to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Childers to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Apple Tree Creek to Rockhampton bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Apple Tree Creek to Rockhampton train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Apple Tree Creek to Rockhampton is 318 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Apple Tree Creek to Rockhampton.
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