There are 6 ways to get from Rockhampton to Maroochydore by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Rockhampton to Nambourtrain Tilt Train / ...
7h 12m$64–1,936Bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Mooloolababus Au050-1 / ...
10h 19m$99–160Drive 528.4 km
- Drive from Rockhampton to Maroochydorecar 528.4 km
6h 32m$95–138Fly to Brisbane Airport, train, line 615 bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop A to Aerodrome Rd at Rose Streetbus
4h 50m$202–467Bus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Maroochydorebus Brisbane
12h$95–260Fly to Hervey Bay, bus
- Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane ROK - HVB
- Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Mooloolababus
8h 16m$535–764
Rockhampton to Maroochydore by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockhampton to Maroochydore is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Rockhampton to Maroochydore is to fly and train and line 615 bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $200 - $470.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Maroochydore. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h.
No, there is no direct train from Rockhampton to Maroochydore. However, there are services departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Nambour via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between Rockhampton and Maroochydore is 541 km. The road distance is 528.4 km.
The best way to get from Rockhampton to Maroochydore without a car is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs $60 - $2,000.
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Rockhampton to Maroochydore, including transfers.
Rockhampton to Maroochydore bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Rockhampton station.
Rockhampton to Maroochydore train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Rockhampton station.
The best way to get from Rockhampton to Maroochydore is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs $60 - $2,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 10h 19m.
What companies run services between Rockhampton, QLD, Australia and Maroochydore, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Rockhampton to Nambour twice daily. Tickets cost $60–1,935 and the journey takes 6h 20m. 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
Flights from Rockhampton to Hervey Bay via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Rockhampton to Hervey Bay via Brisbane Airport, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–800
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–320
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Rockhampton to Nambour
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–1,935
- 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
- $60–90
- AChoice
- $95–130
- Gold Class
- $1,545
- Heritage Class
- $1,935
- 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/
- 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
Bus from Hervey Bay to Mooloolaba
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Bus from Landsborough station, stop A to Aerodrome Rd at Rose Street
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.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
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Rockhampton to Maroochydore
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Best ways to travel around Australia
Read the travel guide
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Rockhampton to Maroochydore bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Maroochydore station.
Rockhampton to Maroochydore train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Nambour station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockhampton to Maroochydore is 528 km. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Rockhampton to Maroochydore.
Book your Rockhampton to Maroochydore bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
There are 1837+ hotels available in Maroochydore.














