How to travel from Bathurst to Rockhampton, Australia
The distance between Bathurst and Rockhampton is around 4,513km (2,805 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 55m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Bathurst to Rockhampton by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Rockhampton → Bathurst if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Albany (ALH) to Rockhampton (ROK).
- Duration6h 55m
- Flight time6h 45m
- Typical costA$995($670)
Regional Express
+ 3 others3 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale then take the train to Sydney Central Station then Brisbane and then to Rockhampton.
- Duration4 days 7h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,030($695)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Drive
Drive to Rockhampton.
- Duration1 day 23h
- Distance4,543km (2,823 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bathurst and Rockhampton
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bathurst to Rockhampton by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$860 ($575) and will take around 12h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$995 ($670).
The distance between Bathurst and Rockhampton is around 4,513km (2,805 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,120km (696 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Bathurst and Rockhampton by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 23h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bathurst to Rockhampton is to fly which takes around 6h 55m and will set you back approx A$995 ($670).
The cheapest way to travel between Bathurst and Rockhampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$860 ($575) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bathurst and Rockhampton. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Rockhampton (ROK). instead which will take 6h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bathurst and Rockhampton. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Rockhampton (ROK). instead which will take 6h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Bathurst and Rockhampton. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and arrive at Rockhampton (ROK) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 6h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Bathurst to Rockhampton. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER) and Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 6h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Bathurst to Rockhampton typically takes around 6h 45m. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) 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 Bathurst and Rockhampton. The distance is around 4,543km (2,823 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 23h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bathurst to Rockhampton is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around A$995 ($670).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bathurst and Rockhampton
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 6h 55m | A$995($670) | 5 times a week | 4,513km (2,805 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 8h 55m | A$1,320($890) | twice daily | 4,547km (2,825 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 9h 5m | A$1,165($785) | 3 times a week | 4,560km (2,834 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 12h 30m | A$860($575) | 5 times a week | 4,559km (2,833 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 4 days 7h | A$1,030($695) | once a week | 5,979km (3,715 miles) |
| Bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale, train | 4 days 16h | A$1,130($760) | once a week | 6,207km (3,857 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 23h | A$860($575) | on demand | 4,543km (2,823 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bathurst and Rockhampton
Airlines
Regional Express
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Link Airways
Bus companies
Bus Queensland
Transwa
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
NSW TrainLink
Airports near Rockhampton
The following major airports near Rockhampton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Rockhampton Airport (ROK)
- Distance
- 4km (2 miles) from Rockhampton
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
- Distance
- 91km (56 miles) from Rockhampton
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 518km (322 miles) from Rockhampton