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How to get fromNewcastle to Rockhamptonby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Newcastle to Rockhampton by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Newcastle Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane NTL - ROK
    5h 16m
    $234–606

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Rockhamptontrain train Tilt Train / ...
    20h 51m
    $130–2,628

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus 3101
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    24h 16m
    $157–260

  4. Drive 1,258.8 km

    1. Drive from Newcastle to Rockhamptoncar car 1,258.8 km
    15h 17m
    $223–322

  5. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane SYD - ROK
    7h 53m
    $258–486

  6. Bus via Newcastle

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Rockhamptonbus bus Townsville / ...
    27h 45m
    $217–389

Newcastle to Rockhampton by train

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration20h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,077.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Newcastle, NSW, Australia and Rockhampton, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Rockhampton (ROK) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Broadmeadow Station to Rockhampton via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 20h 51m.

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