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

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

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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 13m
    $281–478

  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
    $155–2,643

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus 3101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    27h 21m
    $167–255

  4. Drive  1,372.3 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Rockhampton Citycar car 1,372.3 km
    16h 34m
    $250–361

  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 32m
    $273–793

  6. Bus via Rockhampton

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Rockhamptonbus bus Cairns / ...
    32h 20m
    $259–482

Sydney to Rockhampton City by train

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration23h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,192 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Rockhampton City, 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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