How to travel from Alice Springs to Rockhampton, Australia

The distance between Alice Springs and Rockhampton is around 2,501km (1,554 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Alice Springs to Rockhampton by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Rockhampton (ROK).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$335($225)
Operated by

Virgin Australia

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Train

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

  • Duration2 days 20h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,135($765)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Adelaide, Albury, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Rockhampton.

  • Duration2 days 23h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$750($505)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Rockhampton.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Distance2,501km (1,554 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alice Springs and Rockhampton

There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to Rockhampton by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$335 ($225) and will take around 4h 20m.

The distance between Alice Springs and Rockhampton is around 2,501km (1,554 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,695km (1,053 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Alice Springs and Rockhampton by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to Rockhampton is to fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx A$335 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Rockhampton, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around A$335 ($225) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alice Springs and Rockhampton. It typically takes around 2 days 20h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alice Springs to Rockhampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Adelaide Parklands, Mount Victoria, Strathfield Station and Brisbane. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 20h.

Great Southern Rail - The Ghan, Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific, Transport NSW, NSW TrainLink, Queensland Rail Travel and Great Southern run train services between Alice Springs and Rockhampton. Trains depart once a week and will take around 2 days 20h, 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 Alice Springs and Rockhampton. It typically takes around 2 days 23h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alice Springs to Rockhampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide, Albury, Sydney and Brisbane. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 23h.

Greyhound Australia, V-Line, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Alice Springs and Rockhampton. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 23h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Alice Springs and Rockhampton. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and arrive at Rockhampton (ROK) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 4hrs.

There is no direct flight from Alice Springs to Rockhampton. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 4h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Alice Springs to Rockhampton typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and and arrive into Rockhampton (ROK).

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 Alice Springs and Rockhampton. The distance is around 2,501km (1,554 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 Alice Springs to Rockhampton is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around A$335 ($225).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alice Springs and Rockhampton

Transport options from Alice Springs to Rockhampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 20m
A$335($225)
twice daily2,502km (1,554 miles)
Train + 1 similar
2 days 20h
A$1,135($765)
once a week4,828km (3,000 miles)
Train via Adelaide Parklands3 days 16h
A$610($410)
once a week4,801km (2,983 miles)
Bus
2 days 23h
A$750($505)
once daily4,948km (3,075 miles)
Drive
1 day 1h
A$330($225)
on demand2,501km (1,554 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