There are 5 ways to get from Rockhampton to Caloundra by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane ROK - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
3h 51m$202–467Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rockhampton to Landsboroughtrain Tilt Train
7h 33m$66–2,020Bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Mooloolababus Au050-1 / ...
10h 39m$97–158Drive 541.4 km
- Drive from Rockhampton to Caloundracar 541.4 km
6h 34m$98–141Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Maroochydorebus Brisbane
12h 50m$121–257
Rockhampton to Caloundra by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockhampton to Caloundra is to bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade which costs $95 - $160 and takes 10h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Rockhampton to Caloundra is to fly and train which takes 3h 51m and costs $200 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockhampton to Caloundra station. However, there are services departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Caloundra station via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Rockhampton to Caloundra. However, there are services departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Landsborough via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
The distance between Rockhampton and Caloundra is 621 km. The road distance is 541.4 km.
The best way to get from Rockhampton to Caloundra without a car is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs $65 - $2,100.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Rockhampton to Caloundra, including transfers.
Rockhampton to Caloundra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Rockhampton station.
Rockhampton to Caloundra train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Rockhampton station.
The best way to get from Rockhampton to Caloundra is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs $65 - $2,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 10h 39m.
What companies run services between Rockhampton, QLD, Australia and Caloundra, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Rockhampton to Landsborough once daily. Tickets cost $65–2,019 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Rockhampton to Mooloolaba twice daily. Tickets cost $95–160 and the journey takes 9h 56m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–650
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–320
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Rockhampton to Landsborough
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–2,019
- 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
- $65–95
- AChoice
- $100–130
- Gold Class
- $1,612
- Heritage Class
- $2,019
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Rockhampton to Mooloolaba
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Rockhampton to Maroochydore
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $120–170
- Advantage
- $140–210
- Flexible
- $180–260
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More Questions & Answers
Rockhampton to Caloundra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Mooloolaba station.
Rockhampton to Caloundra train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Landsborough station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockhampton to Caloundra is 541 km. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Rockhampton to Caloundra.
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