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

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Rockhampton by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane SYD - ROK
    5h 8m
    $248–572

  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 / ...
    23h 11m
    $140–2,649

  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 / ...
    25h 43m
    $249–480

  4. Drive 1,372.3 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Rockhamptoncar car 1,372.3 km
    16h 35m
    $247–357

  5. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane NTL - ROK
    8h 22m
    $243–620

  6. Train via Central Station

    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 / ...
    23h 14m
    $140–2,649

  7. 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 51m
    $223–324

Sydney to Rockhampton by train

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration23h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,187.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, 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 train from Central Station to Rockhampton via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 23h 11m.

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