There are 5 ways to get from Rockhampton to Alpha by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Alphabus Longreach
6h 25m$75–150Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rockhampton to Alphatrain Spirit of the Outback
8h 56m$55–1,654Train, bus
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
- Take the bus from Emerald to Alphabus Longreach
7h 27m$74–1,076Drive 438.3 km
- Drive from Rockhampton to Alphacar 438.3 km
5h 6m$79–114Fly, bus
- Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane ROK - EMD
- Take the bus from Emerald to Alphabus
6h 41m$481–1,082
Rockhampton to Alpha by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockhampton to Alpha is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Rockhampton to Alpha is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs $75 - $120.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Alpha. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Alpha. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 8h 56m.
The distance between Rockhampton and Alpha is 442 km. The road distance is 438.3 km.
The best way to get from Rockhampton to Alpha without a car is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs $75 - $150.
The bus from Rockhampton to Alpha takes 6h 25m including transfers and departs twice a week.
Rockhampton to Alpha bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Rockhampton station.
Rockhampton to Alpha train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Rockhampton station.
The best way to get from Rockhampton to Alpha is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs $75 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $1,700 and takes 8h 56m.
What companies run services between Rockhampton, QLD, Australia and Alpha, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Rockhampton to Alpha twice a week. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Rockhampton to Alpha twice a week. Tickets cost $55–1,654 and the journey takes 8h 56m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $700–1,200
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420–600
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–1,012
- 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
- $35–60
- AChoice
- $50–65
- Gold Class
- $808
- Heritage Class
- $1,012
Train from Rockhampton to Alpha
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–1,654
- 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
- $55–85
- AChoice
- $80–110
- Gold Class
- $1,321
- Heritage Class
- $1,654
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Rockhampton to Alpha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $75–110
- Advantage
- $85–130
- Flexible
- $100–150
Bus from Emerald to Alpha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Advantage
- $35–60
- Flexible
- $40–65
Bus from Emerald to Alpha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Advantage
- $35–60
- Flexible
- $40–65
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Rockhampton to Alpha bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Alpha station.
Rockhampton to Alpha train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Alpha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockhampton to Alpha is 438 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Rockhampton to Alpha.