There are 5 ways to get from Rockhampton to Burrum Heads by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Rockhampton to Howardtrain Tilt Train
4h 18m$101–1,343Drive 376 km
cheapest- Drive from Rockhampton to Burrum Headscar 376 km
4h 27m$68–99Bus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Hervey Baybus Brisbane
8h 37m$72–164Fly to Bundaberg, drive
- Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane ROK - BDB
- Drive from Bundaberg-Airport-BDB to Burrum Headscar
4h 24m$504–563Fly to Hervey Bay
- Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane ROK - HVB
5h 23m$510–712
Rockhampton to Burrum Heads by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rockhampton to Burrum Heads is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Rockhampton to Burrum Heads is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $100 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockhampton to Burrum Heads. However, there are services departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Ross St near Howard St hail 'n' ride via Central Ave at Stockland Hervey Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Rockhampton to Burrum Heads. However, there are services departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Howard via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Rockhampton and Burrum Heads is 361 km. The road distance is 376 km.
The best way to get from Rockhampton to Burrum Heads without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $100 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Rockhampton to Burrum Heads, including transfers.
Rockhampton to Burrum Heads bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Rockhampton station.
Rockhampton to Burrum Heads train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Rockhampton station.
The best way to get from Rockhampton to Burrum Heads is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $100 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $170 and takes 8h 37m, you could also fly, which costs $500 - $750 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Rockhampton, QLD, Australia and Burrum Heads, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Rockhampton to Howard once daily. Tickets cost $45–1,269 and the journey takes 3h 57m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Rockhampton to Hervey Bay 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 6h 55m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Bundaberg via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $490–540
Flights from Rockhampton to Hervey Bay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–700
Flights from Rockhampton to Hervey Bay via Mackay, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $470–700
Flights from Rockhampton to Hervey Bay via Brisbane, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Bundaberg via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–650
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Rockhampton to Howard
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–1,269
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $45–70
- AChoice
- $60–80
- Gold Class
- $1,013
- Heritage Class
- $1,269
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Rockhampton to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $80–120
- Flexible
- $100–170
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Rockhampton to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Rockhampton to Burrum Heads bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Hervey Bay station.
Rockhampton to Burrum Heads train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Howard station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockhampton to Burrum Heads is 376 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Rockhampton to Burrum Heads.
There are 97+ hotels available in Burrum Heads.