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 54m$200–406Train
cheapest- Take the train from Roma Street to Rockhamptontrain Tilt Train / ...
9h 29m$70–2,400Bus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus Au050-1 / ...
13h 7m$100–160Drive 612.1 km
- Drive from Hamilton to Rockhamptoncar 612.1 km
7h 24m$112–161Bus 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 $100 - $160 and takes 13h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Rockhampton is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $200 - $410.
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 Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
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 29m and costs $70 - $2,400.
It takes approximately 2h 54m 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 Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Roma Street station.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Rockhampton is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $200 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $2,400 and takes 9h 29m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $160 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) hourly. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Roma Street to Rockhampton twice daily. Tickets cost $70–2,324 and the journey takes 8h 5m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–550
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Rockhampton via Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–550
- 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
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Hamilton to Rockhampton bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Hamilton to Rockhampton train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Rockhampton is 612 km. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Hamilton to Rockhampton.
There are 79+ hotels available in Rockhampton.