How to travel from Adelaide to Rockhampton, Australia

The distance between Adelaide and Rockhampton is around 2,318km (1,441 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1 day 1h.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Adelaide to Rockhampton by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Broken Hill Town Coach Stop, Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1, Tamworth Station Coach Stop, Warwick then Toowoomba and then to Rockhampton.

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$510($340)
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Train

Take the train to Mount Victoria, Strathfield Station then Brisbane and then to Rockhampton.

  • Duration1 day 21h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$620($415)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Rockhampton.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Distance2,318km (1,441 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Adelaide and Rockhampton

There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Rockhampton by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$90 ($62) and will take around 2 days 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1 day 1h, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$310 ($205).

The distance between Adelaide and Rockhampton is around 2,318km (1,441 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,726km (1,072 miles)

It takes around 1 day 13h to get from Adelaide and Rockhampton by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Rockhampton is to drive which takes around 1 day 1h and will set you back approx A$310 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Rockhampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$90 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Adelaide and Rockhampton. It typically takes around 1 day 21h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Adelaide to Rockhampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mount Victoria, Strathfield Station and Brisbane. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 21h.

Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific, Transport NSW, NSW TrainLink, Queensland Rail Travel and Great Southern run train services between Adelaide and Rockhampton. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 21h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Adelaide and Rockhampton. It typically takes around 1 day 13h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Adelaide to Rockhampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Broken Hill Town Coach Stop, Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1, Tamworth Station Coach Stop, Warwick and Toowoomba. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 13h.

NSW TrainLink, Crisps Coaches, New England Coaches and Bus Queensland run regular bus services between Adelaide and Rockhampton. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 13h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Adelaide to Rockhampton. We recommend that you take the bus to Broken Hill Town Coach Stop, Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1, Tamworth Station Coach Stop, Warwick then Toowoomba and then to Rockhampton. instead which will take 1 day 13h.

The closest major airport to Rockhampton is Rockhampton Airport (ROK) (ROK) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Rockhampton. Gladstone Airport (GLT) (GLT) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Adelaide and Rockhampton. The distance is around 2,318km (1,441 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Rockhampton is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1 day 13h and will usually cost around A$510 ($340).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Adelaide and Rockhampton

Transport options from Adelaide to Rockhampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1 day 13h
A$510($340)
twice a week2,823km (1,754 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 21h
A$620($415)
once a week3,271km (2,033 miles)
Train via Brisbane2 days 16h
A$90($62)
once a week3,240km (2,013 miles)
Drive
1 day 1h
A$310($205)
on demand2,318km (1,441 miles)

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Airports near Rockhampton

The following major airports near Rockhampton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

ROK
Rockhampton Airport (ROK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Rockhampton
GLT
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91km (56 miles) from Rockhampton
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
518km (322 miles) from Rockhampton