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How to get fromRockhampton to Sydneyby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Rockhampton to Sydney by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Sydney International Airport

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    1. Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane ROK - SYD
    3h 58m
    $243–429

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rockhampton to Roma Streettrain train Tilt Train / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    23h 30m
    $158–2,574

  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 Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus 3204 / ...
    27h 22m
    $170–252

  4. Drive  1,373.2 km

    1. Drive from Rockhampton to Sydneycar car 1,373.2 km
    16h 35m
    $252–364

  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 Central Stationtrain train
    7h 27m
    $256–751

  6. Bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    31h 24m
    $261–504

Rockhampton to Sydney by train

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration23h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,186.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rockhampton to Central Station via Roma Street and Roma Street Station in around 23h 30m.

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