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How to get fromRockhampton to Penrithby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Rockhampton to Penrith by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane ROK - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Penrith Stationtrain train
    4h 51m
    $242–462

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rockhampton to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Penrith Stationtrain train Bmt
    23h 54m
    $143–2,583

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus bus 3206
    30h 50m
    $182–288

  4. Drive 1,383.9 km

    1. Drive from Rockhampton to Penrithcar car 1,383.9 km
    16h 21m
    $245–354

  5. Fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane ROK - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Penrith Stationtrain train
    7h 58m
    $252–581

  6. Bus, train

    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 train from Central Station to Penrith Stationtrain train Bmt
    32h 17m
    $256–479

Rockhampton to Penrith by train

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration23h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,241.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Rockhampton, QLD, Australia and Penrith, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Rockhampton to Penrith Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Strathfield Station in around 23h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rockhampton to Penrith Station, Stand F via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A, Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand G, and Parramatta Station, Stand B3 in around 30h 50m.

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