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

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

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  1. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane SYD - ROK
    5h 51m
    $254–482

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Rockhamptontrain train
    24h 35m
    $140–2,658

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus bus
    27h 43m
    $238–492

  4. Drive 1,384 km

    1. Drive from Penrith to Rockhamptoncar car 1,384 km
    16h 21m
    $245–354

  5. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Penrith to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane OAG - ROK
    7h 10m
    $635–1,151

  6. Train, train to Newcastle Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane NTL - ROK
    9h
    $247–628

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Rockhampton George Streetbus bus
    33h 18m
    $229–335

Penrith to Rockhampton by train

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration24h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,239 km
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Penrith Station to Rockhampton via Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 24h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Rockhampton via Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 27h 43m.

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