There are 6 ways to get from Lithgow to Rockhampton by car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or bus
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Drive to Orange Airport, fly
best- Drive from Lithgow to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane OAG - ROK
5h 47m$620–1,229Train
cheapest- Take the train from Lithgow Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Rockhamptontrain
26h 36m$159–2,796Bus
- Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus
29h 18m$240–501Drive 1,298 km
- Drive from Lithgow to Rockhamptoncar 1,298 km
14h 57m$232–335Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Lithgow Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane SYD - ROK
7h 52m$258–600Train, bus
- Take the train from Lithgow Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Rockhampton George Streetbus
35h 30m$254–380
Lithgow to Rockhampton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lithgow to Rockhampton is to drive which costs $230 - $340 and takes 14h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Lithgow to Rockhampton is to drive and fly which takes 5h 47m and costs $600 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Lithgow station to Rockhampton. However, there are services departing from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 and arriving at Rockhampton via Central Station and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Lithgow station to Rockhampton. However, there are services departing from Lithgow Station and arriving at Rockhampton via Strathfield Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 36m.
The distance between Lithgow and Rockhampton is 1233 km. The road distance is 1298 km.
The best way to get from Lithgow to Rockhampton without a car is to train which takes 26h 36m and costs $150 - $2,800.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Lithgow to Rockhampton, including transfers.
Lithgow to Rockhampton bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1.
Lithgow to Rockhampton train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Lithgow Station.
The best way to get from Lithgow to Rockhampton is to train which takes 26h 36m and costs $150 - $2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $500 and takes 29h 18m.
What companies run services between Lithgow, NSW, Australia and Rockhampton, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Lithgow Station to Rockhampton via Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 26h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Rockhampton via Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 29h 18m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Orange Airport to Rockhampton via Sydney International Airport, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,200
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Rockhampton via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–480
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Rockhampton via Port Macquarie, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–480
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Lithgow Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Lithgow Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Lithgow Station to Emu Plains Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Emu Plains Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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More Questions & Answers
Lithgow to Rockhampton bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Lithgow to Rockhampton train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lithgow to Rockhampton is 1298 km. It takes approximately 14h 57m to drive from Lithgow to Rockhampton.
There are 79+ hotels available in Rockhampton.




