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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane CBR - ROK
    5h 27m
    $203–655

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Rockhamptontrain train
    27h 21m
    $176–2,707

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus bus
    29h 53m
    $261–517

  4. Drive 1,529.3 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Rockhamptoncar car 1,529.3 km
    17h 36m
    $271–392

  5. Bus, train via Wollongong

    1. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus bus 855
    2. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain train Sco
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Rockhampton George Streetbus bus
    37h 50m
    $274–395

Canberra to Rockhampton by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration37h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$274Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,341.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Rockhampton, QLD, Australia?

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Rockhampton (ROK) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Rockhampton via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 29h 53m.

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