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How to get fromRockhampton to Canberraby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Rockhampton to Canberra by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane ROK - CBR
    4h 31m
    $292–404

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    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 bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    27h 3m
    $173–2,634

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    33h 34m
    $236–414

  4. Drive 1,529.9 km

    1. Drive from Rockhampton to Canberracar car 1,529.9 km
    17h 35m
    $270–390

  5. Bus via Sydney Airport (SYD)

    1. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus bus
    35h 55m
    $329–622

Rockhampton to Canberra by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration35h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$329Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,342.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Rockhampton, QLD, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rockhampton to Canberra via Brisbane and Sydney Central Station in around 33h 34m.

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