There are 5 ways to get from Rockhampton to River Heads by train, taxi, 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, taxi
best- Take the train from Rockhampton to Maryborough Westtrain Tilt Train / ...
- Take the taxi from Maryborough West to River Headstaxi
4h 57m$178–1,525Drive 401 km
cheapest- Drive from Rockhampton to River Headscar 401 km
4h 40m$86–124Bus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Hervey Baybus Au050-1 / ...
6h 41m$110–154Fly
- Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane ROK - HVB
3h 40m$526–730Bus via Hervey Bay
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Hervey Baybus Brisbane
7h 14m$126–233
Rockhampton (ROK) to Hervey Bay (HVB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rockhampton to River Heads is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Rockhampton to River Heads is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $500 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockhampton to River Heads. However, there are services departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Hervey Bay via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Rockhampton and River Heads is 417 km. The road distance is 401 km.
The best way to get from Rockhampton to River Heads without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 57m and costs $170 - $1,600.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Rockhampton to River Heads, including transfers.
Rockhampton to River Heads bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Rockhampton station.
The best way to get from Rockhampton to River Heads is to bus which takes 6h 41m and costs $110 - $160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $500 - $750 and takes 3h 40m.
Rockhampton to River Heads bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Hervey Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockhampton to River Heads is 401 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Rockhampton to River Heads.
What companies run services between Rockhampton, QLD, Australia and River Heads, QLD, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Rockhampton to Hervey Bay twice daily. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 6h 23m. Alternatively, Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Hervey Bay (HVB) 4 times a day.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Hervey Bay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–700
Flights from Rockhampton to Hervey Bay via Mackay, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $490–700
Flights from Rockhampton to Hervey Bay via Brisbane, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Rockhampton to Maryborough West
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–1,366
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $45–75
- AChoice
- $65–90
- Gold Class
- $1,091
- Heritage Class
- $1,366
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Rockhampton to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Rockhampton to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $80–120
- Flexible
- $100–170
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Rockhampton to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Black & White Taxis Maryborough
- Phone
- +61 7 3860 1861
- Website
- blackandwhitecabs.com.au
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