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How to get fromSydney Airport (SYD) to Rockhamptonby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Rockhampton

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane SYD - ROK
    3h 45m
    $230–450

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Rockhamptontrain train Tilt Train / ...
    24h 17m
    $141–2,652

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    26h 49m
    $231–482

  4. Drive 1,381.6 km

    1. Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Rockhamptoncar car 1,381.6 km
    16h 43m
    $245–354

  5. Fly to Biloela, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Biloela (ZBL)plane plane SYD - ZBL
    2. Take the bus from Biloela to Rockhamptonbus bus
    6h 47m
    $474–1,058

  6. Bus via Chatswood

    1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Rockhampton George Streetbus bus Pm16
    32h 39m
    $241–348

Sydney Airport (SYD) to Rockhampton by train, subway, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$241Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,175.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Rockhampton, QLD, Australia?

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rockhampton (ROK) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sydney International Airport to Rockhampton via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 24h 17m.

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