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There are 6 ways to get from Rockhampton to Adelaide by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane ROK - ADL
    6h 13m
    $282–499

  2. Train via Sydney

    1. Take the train from Rockhampton to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    2d 2h
    $533–7,174

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus bus
    3. Take the bus from Liverpool to Albury stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus bus
    2d 3h
    $283–445

  4. Drive 2,065.4 km

    1. Drive from Rockhampton to Adelaidecar car 2,065.4 km
    22h 59m
    $371–536

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Rockhampton to Roma Streettrain train Tilt Train / ...
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train Great Southern Rail
    4d 7h
    $3,274–20,325

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train Great Southern Rail
    4d 11h
    $3,300–18,139

Rockhampton to Adelaide by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$533Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,736 km
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Rockhampton, QLD, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rockhampton to Adelaide Parklands via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 2d 2h.

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