There are 5 ways to get from Hamilton to Rockhampton by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane BNE - ROK
2h 46m$200–416Train
cheapest- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
- Take the train from Landsborough to Rockhamptontrain Tilt Train
9h 36m$66–2,102Bus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus Au050-1 / ...
13h 7m$110–170Drive 612.1 km
- Drive from Hamilton to Rockhamptoncar 612.1 km
7h 24m$131–189Bus via Rockhampton George Street
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Rockhampton George Streetbus Pm16
14h 26m$110–160
Hamilton to Rockhampton by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Rockhampton is to bus which costs $110 - $170 and takes 13h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Rockhampton is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $200 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Rockhampton. However, there are services departing from Kingsford Smith Dr at Bretts Wharf, stop 19 and arriving at Rockhampton via Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Hamilton station to Rockhampton. However, there are services departing from Ascot station, platform 1 and arriving at Rockhampton via Eagle Junction station, platform 4 and Landsborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.
The distance between Hamilton and Rockhampton is 529 km. The road distance is 612.1 km.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Rockhampton without a car is to train which takes 9h 36m and costs $65 - $2,100.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Hamilton to Rockhampton, including transfers.
Hamilton to Rockhampton bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Hamilton to Rockhampton train services, operated by Translink, depart from Eagle Junction station, platform 4.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Rockhampton is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $200 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $2,100 and takes 9h 36m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 13h 7m.
What companies run services between Hamilton, QLD, Australia and Rockhampton, QLD, Australia?
Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Rockhampton (ROK) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ascot station, platform 1 to Rockhampton via Eagle Junction station, platform 4 and Landsborough in around 9h 36m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–600
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Rockhampton via Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–600
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–350
Train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Landsborough to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–2,019
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $65–95
- AChoice
- $100–130
- Gold Class
- $1,612
- Heritage Class
- $2,019
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Rockhampton George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Hamilton to Rockhampton bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Hamilton to Rockhampton train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Landsborough station, platform 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Rockhampton is 612 km. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Hamilton to Rockhampton.
There are 82+ hotels available in Rockhampton.