There are 5 ways to get from Rockhampton to Coolangatta by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane ROK - BNE
- Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
4h$206–395Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rockhampton to Roma Streettrain Tilt Train / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
10h 28m$75–2,326Bus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus
14h 29m$161–238Drive 714.8 km
- Drive from Rockhampton to Coolangattacar 714.8 km
8h 32m$131–189Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
16h 10m$136–304
Rockhampton to Coolangatta by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rockhampton to Coolangatta is to train which costs $75 - $2,400 and takes 10h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Rockhampton to Coolangatta is to fly and train which takes 4h and costs $200 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockhampton to Coolangatta. However, there are services departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Griffith St at Coolangatta East via Brisbane Roma Street and Gold Coast Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Rockhampton to Coolangatta station. However, there are services departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.
The distance between Rockhampton and Coolangatta is 644 km. The road distance is 714.8 km.
The best way to get from Rockhampton to Coolangatta without a car is to train which takes 10h 28m and costs $75 - $2,400.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Rockhampton to Coolangatta, including transfers.
Rockhampton to Coolangatta bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Rockhampton station.
Rockhampton to Coolangatta train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Rockhampton station.
The best way to get from Rockhampton to Coolangatta is to train which takes 10h 28m and costs $75 - $2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $240 and takes 14h 29m.
What companies run services between Rockhampton, QLD, Australia and Coolangatta, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Rockhampton to McLean St at Queen Elizabeth Park via Roma Street, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, and Varsity Lakes station, stop B in around 10h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rockhampton to Griffith St at Coolangatta East via Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Gold Coast Airport in around 14h 29m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–470
Flights from Rockhampton to Brisbane Airport via Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–470
Train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- Translink
Train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Rockhampton to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Rockhampton to Coolangatta bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Rockhampton to Coolangatta train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockhampton to Coolangatta is 715 km. It takes approximately 8h 32m to drive from Rockhampton to Coolangatta.
There are 3002+ hotels available in Coolangatta.





