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

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

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane BNE - ROK
    4h 50m
    $200–478

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Rockhamptontrain train Tilt Train / ...
    11h 1m
    $72–2,402

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    13h 43m
    $133–226

  4. Drive 690.2 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Rockhamptoncar car 690.2 km
    8h 17m
    $124–180

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Rockhamptonbus bus Townsville / ...
    15h 6m
    $112–242

Gold Coast to Rockhampton by tram and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 617.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Rockhampton, QLD, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Rockhampton via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, and Roma Street in around 11h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Rockhampton via Brisbane and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 13h 43m.

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