There are 5 ways to get from Forbes to Rockhampton by car, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or bus
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Drive, fly
best- Drive from Forbes to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane OAG - ROK
6h 1m$303–833Train
cheapest- Take the train from Parkes Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 446
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Rockhamptontrain
31h 58m$177–2,730Bus via St George
- Take the bus from Victoria Park, Harold St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus 791
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus 513
- Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to St Georgebus
- Take the bus from St George to Dalbybus
- Take the bus from Dalby to Milesbus
- Take the bus from Miles to Rockhamptonbus
26h 38m$268–446Drive 1,292.4 km
- Drive from Forbes to Rockhamptoncar 1,292.4 km
14h 33m$228–330Bus
- Take the bus from Victoria Park, Harold St to 4612 Mitchell Hwybus 572
- Take the bus from Lucknow to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus
38h 10m$285–476
Forbes to Rockhampton by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forbes to Rockhampton is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 14h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Forbes to Rockhampton is to drive and fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $300 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Forbes to Rockhampton. However, there are services departing from Victoria Park, Harold St and arriving at Rockhampton via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, Lightning Ridge, St George, Dalby and Miles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Forbes station to Rockhampton. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station and arriving at Rockhampton via Strathfield Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 58m.
The distance between Forbes and Rockhampton is 1250 km. The road distance is 1292.4 km.
The best way to get from Forbes to Rockhampton without a car is to bus via St George which takes 26h 38m and costs $260 - $450.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Forbes to Rockhampton, including transfers.
Forbes to Rockhampton bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Victoria Park, Harold St station.
Forbes to Rockhampton train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Parkes Station.
The best way to get from Forbes to Rockhampton is to bus via St George which takes 26h 38m and costs $260 - $450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $2,800 and takes 31h 58m.
What companies run services between Forbes, NSW, Australia and Rockhampton, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Victoria Park, Harold St to Rockhampton via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, Lightning Ridge, St George, Dalby, Dalby, and Miles in around 26h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park, Harold St to Rockhampton via Parkes Station, Coach Stop, Parkes Station, Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 31h 58m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Orange Airport to Rockhampton via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Friday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,100
Flights from Orange Airport to Rockhampton via Dubbo, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,100
Flights from Orange Airport to Rockhampton via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $280–800
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Orange Airport to Rockhampton via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,200
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Parkes Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $45–70
- First Class
- $65–100
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–2,324
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $70–110
- AChoice
- $110–150
- Gold Class
- $1,856
- Heritage Class
- $2,324
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Victoria Park, Harold St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Victoria Park, Harold St to 4612 Mitchell Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Lightning Ridge to St George
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
Bus from St George to Dalby
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Dalby to Miles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–50
- Advantage
- $30–50
- Flexible
- $30–50
Bus from Miles to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $80–120
- Advantage
- $90–140
- Flexible
- $110–170
- Phone
- 02 9516 1300
- [email protected]
- Website
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Bus from Lucknow to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–210
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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More Questions & Answers
Forbes to Rockhampton bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1.
Forbes to Rockhampton train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forbes to Rockhampton is 1292 km. It takes approximately 14h 33m to drive from Forbes to Rockhampton.
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