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How to get fromDarwin to Rockhamptonby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Darwin to Rockhampton by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane DRW - ROK
    8h 54m
    $400–850

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Rockhamptontrain train
    4d 16h
    $4,656–18,174

  3. Drive 2,931.2 km

    1. Drive from Darwin to Rockhamptoncar car 2,931.2 km
    29h 25m
    $527–761

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus bus
    4d 17h
    $2,640–14,173

Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Rockhampton (ROK) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration9h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$403Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,420.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Rockhampton, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Rockhampton (ROK) 4 times a day.

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