There are 5 ways to get from Rockhampton to Tambo by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, 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 to Blackall Airport, bus
best- Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Blackall Airport (BKQ)plane ROK - BKQ
- Take the bus from Blackall to Tambobus
6h 47m$546–1,743Drive 602.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Rockhampton to Tambocar 602.1 km
6h 56m$108–156Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Barcaldinebus Longreach
- Take the bus from Barcaldine to Tambobus Brisbane
12h 25m$135–275Train, bus
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Barcaldinetrain Spirit of the Outback
- Take the bus from Barcaldine to Tambobus Brisbane
16h 11m$110–2,263Fly to Barcaldine Airport, bus
- Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI)plane ROK - BCI
- Take the bus from Barcaldine to Tambobus
8h 55m$725–1,234
Rockhampton to Tambo by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockhampton to Tambo is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 6h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Rockhampton to Tambo is to fly and bus which takes 6h 47m and costs $500 - $1,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockhampton to Tambo. However, there are services departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Tambo via Barcaldine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
The distance between Rockhampton and Tambo is 631 km. The road distance is 602.1 km.
The best way to get from Rockhampton to Tambo without a car is to bus which takes 12h 25m and costs $130 - $280.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Rockhampton to Tambo, including transfers.
Rockhampton to Tambo bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Rockhampton station.
Rockhampton to Tambo bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Barcaldine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockhampton to Tambo is 602 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Rockhampton to Tambo.
There are four+ hotels available in Tambo.
What companies run services between Rockhampton, QLD, Australia and Tambo, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Rockhampton to Tambo via Barcaldine in around 12h 25m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Blackall Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $490–1,700
Flights from Rockhampton to Barcaldine Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,200
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Rockhampton to Barcaldine
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $65–2,183
- 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
- $65–100
- AChoice
- $110–140
- Gold Class
- $1,743
- Heritage Class
- $2,183
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Blackall to Tambo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $29–45
- Advantage
- $26–40
- Flexible
- $28–45
Bus from Rockhampton to Barcaldine
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $90–140
- Advantage
- $110–160
- Flexible
- $130–200
Bus from Barcaldine to Tambo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $40–65
- Advantage
- $45–70
- Flexible
- $50–80
Bus from Barcaldine to Tambo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $40–65
- Advantage
- $45–70
- Flexible
- $50–80
Bus from Barcaldine to Tambo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $40–65
- Advantage
- $45–70
- Flexible
- $50–80
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