There are 4 ways to get from Hervey Bay to Rockhampton by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Howard to Rockhamptontrain Tilt Train
4h 20m$116–1,384Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Rockhamptonbus Cairns / ...
6h 56m$56–140Drive 381.5 km
- Drive from Hervey Bay to Rockhamptoncar 381.5 km
4h 26m$69–99Fly
- Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane HVB - ROK
3h 37m$514–601
Hervey Bay to Rockhampton by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hervey Bay to Rockhampton is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Hervey Bay to Rockhampton is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $500 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Hervey Bay to Rockhampton. However, there are services departing from Ansons Rd near Hennessy Dr hail 'n' ride and arriving at Rockhampton via Hervey Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Hervey Bay to Rockhampton. However, there are services departing from Howard and arriving at Rockhampton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Hervey Bay and Rockhampton is 367 km. The road distance is 381.5 km.
The best way to get from Hervey Bay to Rockhampton without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs $110 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Hervey Bay to Rockhampton, including transfers.
Hervey Bay to Rockhampton bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Hervey Bay station.
Hervey Bay to Rockhampton train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Howard station.
The best way to get from Hervey Bay to Rockhampton is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs $110 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $140 and takes 6h 56m, you could also fly, which costs $500 - $600 and takes 3h 37m.
What companies run services between Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia and Rockhampton, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Howard to Rockhampton once daily. Tickets cost $45–1,269 and the journey takes 3h 59m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Hervey Bay to Rockhampton twice daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Hervey Bay to Rockhampton via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $470–550
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Howard to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–1,269
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $45–70
- AChoice
- $60–80
- Gold Class
- $1,013
- Heritage Class
- $1,269
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Hervey Bay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $70–100
- Advantage
- $80–120
- Flexible
- $95–140
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Hervey Bay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Hervey Bay to Rockhampton bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Hervey Bay to Rockhampton train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hervey Bay to Rockhampton is 381 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Hervey Bay to Rockhampton.
There are 78+ hotels available in Rockhampton.









