There are 5 ways to get from Rockhampton to Kingscliff 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 53m$209–416Drive 725.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Rockhampton to Kingscliffcar 725.2 km
8h 39m$132–190Train
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Roma Streettrain Tilt Train / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
9h 59m$159–2,435Bus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Tweed Headsbus Pm11
15h 18m$141–211Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
16h 53m$140–313
Rockhampton to Kingscliff by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rockhampton to Kingscliff is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 8h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Rockhampton to Kingscliff is to fly and train which takes 4h 53m and costs $200 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockhampton to Kingscliff. However, there are services departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Church via Brisbane and Tweed Mall, Wharf St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Rockhampton to Kingscliff 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 9h 59m.
The distance between Rockhampton and Kingscliff is 659 km. The road distance is 725.2 km.
The best way to get from Rockhampton to Kingscliff without a car is to train which takes 9h 59m and costs $150 - $2,500.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Rockhampton to Kingscliff, including transfers.
Rockhampton to Kingscliff bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Rockhampton station.
Rockhampton to Kingscliff train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Rockhampton station.
The best way to get from Rockhampton to Kingscliff is to train which takes 9h 59m and costs $150 - $2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $220 and takes 15h 18m.
What companies run services between Rockhampton, QLD, Australia and Kingscliff, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Rockhampton to Kingscliff via Roma Street and Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 in around 9h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rockhampton to Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Church via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Brisbane, and Tweed Mall, Wharf St in around 15h 18m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–550
Flights from Rockhampton to Brisbane Airport via Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–550
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–340
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 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Rockhampton to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–2,324
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $70–110
- AChoice
- $110–150
- Gold Class
- $1,856
- Heritage Class
- $2,324
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Rockhampton to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane to Tweed Heads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Rockhampton to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–310
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Flexible
- $160–310
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Read the travel guideBooking & Getting There
Rockhampton to Kingscliff bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Kingscliff is 1h ahead of Rockhampton. It is currently 9:32 PM in Rockhampton and 10:32 PM in Kingscliff.
Rockhampton to Kingscliff train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockhampton to Kingscliff is 725 km. It takes approximately 8h 39m to drive from Rockhampton to Kingscliff.
There are 539+ hotels available in Kingscliff.