There are 11 ways to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Rockhampton by plane, train, car, bus, or taxi
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Fly to Rockhampton
best- Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane PER - ROK
6h 35m$440–600Train
- Take the train from Perth to Central Stationtrain
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from Roma Street to Rockhamptontrain
4d 18h$994–14,655Drive 4,258.3 km
- Drive from Perth Airport (PER) to Rockhamptoncar 4,258.3 km
45h 21m$763–1,102Fly to Biloela, bus
- Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Biloela (ZBL)plane PER - ZBL
- Take the bus from Biloela to Rockhamptonbus
11h 52m$553–1,593Fly to Emerald Airport, bus
- Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane PER - EMD
- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus
11h 36m$529–1,250Fly to Gladstone Airport, bus
- Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Gladstone Airport (GLT)plane PER - GLT
- Take the bus from Gladstone to Rockhamptonbus
11h 29m$469–1,136Fly to Hervey Bay, taxi, train
- Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane PER - HVB
- Take the taxi from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Howardtaxi
- Take the train from Howard to Rockhamptontrain
12h$550–2,184Fly to Bundaberg, train
- Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane PER - BDB
- Take the train from Bundaberg to Rockhamptontrain
12h 54m$678–2,078Fly to Mackay, train
- Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Mackay (MKY)plane PER - MKY
- Take the train from Sarina to Rockhamptontrain
15h 1m$502–1,874Train, bus
- Take the train from Perth to Central Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus
4d 20h$1,094–12,495Train, bus via Adelaide
- Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain
- Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Rockhampton George Streetbus
5d 23h$2,816–23,160
Perth Airport (PER) to Rockhampton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Rockhampton is to fly which costs $440 - $600 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Rockhampton is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $440 - $600.
No, there is no direct train from Perth Airport (PER) to Rockhampton. However, there are services departing from Airport Central Stn Platform 1 and arriving at Rockhampton via Perth, Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 18h.
The distance between Perth Airport (PER) and Rockhampton is 3513 km. The road distance is 4258.3 km.
The best way to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Rockhampton without a car is to train which takes 4 days 18h and costs $950 - $15,000.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Rockhampton (ROK), including transfers and time at the airport.
Perth Airport (PER) to Rockhampton train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, depart from Perth station.
The best way to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Rockhampton is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $440 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $950 - $15,000 and takes 4 days 18h.
There is no direct flight from Perth Airport Airport to Rockhampton Airport. The quickest flight takes 6h 35m and has one stopover.
Rockhampton is 2h ahead of Perth Airport (PER). It is currently 11:43 PM in Perth Airport (PER) and 1:43 AM in Rockhampton.
What companies run services between Perth Airport (PER), Australia and Rockhampton, QLD, Australia?
Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Rockhampton (ROK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Airport Central Stn Platform 1 to Rockhampton via Perth Stn Platform 7, Perth, Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 4d 18h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Perth Airport to Rockhampton via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–1,800
Flights from Perth Airport to Rockhampton via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,900
Flights from Perth Airport to Rockhampton via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,900
Flights from Perth Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- When
- Thursday, Monday, Friday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,400
Flights from Perth Airport to Emerald Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,500
Flights from Perth Airport to Emerald Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,600
Flights from Perth Airport to Emerald Airport via Adelaide, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,400
Flights from Perth Airport to Gladstone Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,300
Flights from Perth Airport to Gladstone Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,400
Flights from Perth Airport to Gladstone Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,400
Flights from Perth Airport to Gladstone Airport via Canberra, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,400
Flights from Perth Airport to Hervey Bay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–850
Flights from Perth Airport to Hervey Bay via Canberra, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $500–850
Flights from Perth Airport to Hervey Bay via Adelaide, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $500–850
Flights from Perth Airport to Bundaberg via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,100
Flights from Perth Airport to Bundaberg via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,300
Flights from Perth Airport to Bundaberg via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,300
Flights from Perth Airport to Bundaberg via Canberra, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,300
Flights from Perth Airport to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–1,800
Flights from Perth Airport to Mackay via Brisbane, Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,800
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Perth Airport to Rockhampton via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $430–600
Flights from Perth Airport to Rockhampton via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Friday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $430–600
Flights from Perth Airport to Rockhampton via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $430–600
Flights from Perth Airport to Biloela via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,600
Flights from Perth Airport to Biloela via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 12m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,600
Flights from Perth Airport to Biloela via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 52m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,600
Flights from Perth Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Sunday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,200
Flights from Perth Airport to Gladstone Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $430–1,100
Flights from Perth Airport to Bundaberg via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Friday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,100
Flights from Perth Airport to Bundaberg via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,100
Flights from Perth Airport to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $460–800
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Perth Airport to Hervey Bay via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–750
Flights from Perth Airport to Hervey Bay via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $400–750
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Perth Airport to Biloela via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,600
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Perth to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3d 16h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $863–12,000
- Book at
- https://bookings.journeybeyondrail.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/indian-pacific/
- Everyday Daynighter Seat
- $863
- Advanced Gold Single Cabin
- $1,400–2,000
- Low Gold Single Cabin
- $1,500–2,100
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $1,800–2,400
- GOLD TWIN
- $3,600–6,500
- GOLD SINGLE
- $3,300–6,000
- PLATINUM
- $7,500–12,000
- GOLD PREMIUM TWIN
- $4,300–7,500
Train from Perth to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3d 16h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $863–12,000
- Book at
- https://bookings.journeybeyondrail.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/indian-pacific/
- Everyday Daynighter Seat
- $863
- Advanced Gold Single Cabin
- $1,400–2,000
- Low Gold Single Cabin
- $1,500–2,100
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $1,800–2,400
- GOLD TWIN
- $3,600–6,500
- GOLD SINGLE
- $3,300–6,000
- PLATINUM
- $7,500–12,000
- GOLD PREMIUM TWIN
- $4,300–7,500
Train from Perth to Adelaide Parklands
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 22h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $598–10,000
- Book at
- https://bookings.journeybeyondrail.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/indian-pacific/
- Everyday Daynighter Seat
- $598
- Advanced Gold Single Cabin
- $1,000–1,400
- Low Gold Single Cabin
- $1,000–1,400
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $1,200–1,700
- GOLD TWIN
- $2,400–4,500
- GOLD SINGLE
- $2,200–3,400
- PLATINUM
- $6,000–10,000
- GOLD PREMIUM TWIN
- $2,900–5,500
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–2,324
- 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
- $70–110
- AChoice
- $110–150
- Gold Class
- $1,856
- Heritage Class
- $2,324
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
Train from Bundaberg to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–1,051
- 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
- $40–65
- AChoice
- $50–70
- Gold Class
- $839
- Heritage Class
- $1,051
Train from Sarina to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–1,074
- 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
- $40–65
- AChoice
- $50–70
- Gold Class
- $858
- Heritage Class
- $1,074
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Adelaide to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 8h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $2,190–13,000
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Gold
- $2,190
- Gold Premium
- $2,990
- Suite
- $8,500–13,000
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Biloela to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $35–50
- Advantage
- $30–50
- Flexible
- $35–55
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
Bus from Gladstone to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Advantage
- $28–45
- Flexible
- $30–45
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Advantage
- $160–250
- Flexible
- $210–300
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Rockhampton George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Geelong Taxi Network
- Phone
- 131008
- Website
- geelongtaxis.com.au
Torquay Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 3 5277 9000
- Website
- 131008.com
Hervey Bay Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 7 5561 2670
- Website
- 131008.com
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More Questions & Answers
Perth Airport (PER) to Rockhampton train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perth Airport (PER) to Rockhampton is 4258 km. It takes approximately 45h 21m to drive from Perth Airport (PER) to Rockhampton.
Virgin Australia and Qantas offer flights from Perth Airport Airport to Rockhampton Airport.
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