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

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There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to Rockhampton City by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Rockhampton

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane SYD - ROK
    6h 18m
    $249–573

  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 1,372.2 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Rockhampton Citycar car 1,372.2 km
    16h 34m
    $247–357

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport 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
    8h 10m
    $498–1,177

  6. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Rockhampton

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane NTL - ROK
    9h 12m
    $244–621

  7. 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

  8. 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 City by train

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration23h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,192.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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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