There are 5 ways to get from Rockhampton to Tweed Heads by plane, train, bus, 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, train, line 760 bus
best- Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane ROK - BNE
- Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
- Take the bus from Varsity Lakes station, stop B to Wharf St at Tweed Mallbus
4h 5m$206–395Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rockhampton to Roma Streettrain Tilt Train / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
10h 34m$75–2,326Bus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Tweed Headsbus Pm11
14h 42m$133–197Drive 717.1 km
- Drive from Rockhampton to Tweed Headscar 717.1 km
8h 33m$131–189Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
16h 14m$136–304
Rockhampton to Tweed Heads by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rockhampton to Tweed Heads is to train which costs $75 - $2,400 and takes 10h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Rockhampton to Tweed Heads is to fly and train and line 760 bus which takes 4h 5m and costs $200 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockhampton to Tweed Heads. However, there are services departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Tweed Heads via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Rockhampton to Tweed Heads station. However, there are services departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.
The distance between Rockhampton and Tweed Heads is 646 km. The road distance is 717.1 km.
The best way to get from Rockhampton to Tweed Heads without a car is to train which takes 10h 34m and costs $75 - $2,400.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Rockhampton to Tweed Heads, including transfers.
Rockhampton to Tweed Heads bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Rockhampton station.
Rockhampton to Tweed Heads train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Rockhampton station.
The best way to get from Rockhampton to Tweed Heads is to train which takes 10h 34m and costs $75 - $2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $200 and takes 14h 42m.
What companies run services between Rockhampton, QLD, Australia and Tweed Heads, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Rockhampton to Wharf St at Tweed Mall via Roma Street, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, and Varsity Lakes station, stop B in around 10h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rockhampton to Tweed Heads via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Brisbane in around 14h 42m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–470
Flights from Rockhampton to Brisbane Airport via Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–470
Train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- Translink
Train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Varsity Lakes station, stop B to Wharf St at Tweed Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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Booking & Getting There
Rockhampton to Tweed Heads bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Tweed Heads is 1h ahead of Rockhampton. It is currently 9:20 AM in Rockhampton and 10:20 AM in Tweed Heads.
Rockhampton to Tweed Heads train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockhampton to Tweed Heads is 717 km. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Rockhampton to Tweed Heads.
There are 2902+ hotels available in Tweed Heads.


