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How to get fromMelbourne to Rockhampton Cityby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Rockhampton City by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Rockhampton

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane MEL - ROK
    7h 29m
    $279–579

  2. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Rockhampton

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane AVV - ROK
    8h 47m
    $205–768

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Rockhamptontrain train
    35h 13m
    $207–2,893

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus bus
    38h 38m
    $376–701

  5. Drive 1,948.9 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Rockhampton Citycar car 1,948.9 km
    21h 57m
    $351–507

  6. Fly Melbourne Airport to Biloela, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Biloela (ZBL)plane plane MEL - ZBL
    2. Take the bus from Biloela to Rockhamptonbus bus
    9h 31m
    $388–1,183

  7. Bus via Cabramatta

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Rockhampton George Streetbus bus
    44h 14m
    $322–431

Melbourne to Rockhampton City by train

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration35h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$207Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,702.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Rockhampton City, QLD, Australia?

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rockhampton (ROK) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Rockhampton via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 35h 13m.

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