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How to get fromSunshine Coast to Rockhamptonby train, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Nambour to Rockhamptontrain train Tilt Train / ...
    8h 1m
    $60–2,000

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Maroochydore to Rockhamptonbus bus Cairns
    11h 5m
    $85–240

  3. Drive 527.8 km

    1. Drive from Sunshine Coast to Rockhamptoncar car 527.8 km
    6h 31m
    $95–137

  4. Line 615 bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Aerodrome Rd at Maud Street to Landsborough station, stop Abus bus
    2. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train train
    3. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane BNE - ROK
    5h 30m
    $198–476

  5. Bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade

    1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Rockhamptonbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    11h 7m
    $96–160

  6. Bus to Hervey Bay, fly

    1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Hervey Baybus bus
    2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane HVB - ROK
    9h 11m
    $528–644

Sunshine Coast to Rockhampton by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 535.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia and Rockhampton, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Nambour to Rockhampton twice daily. Tickets cost $60–1,935 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Maroochydore to Rockhampton once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 11h 5m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.

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