How to travel from Bright to Rockhampton, Australia

The distance between Bright and Rockhampton is around 1,769km (1,099 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bright to Rockhampton by bus, plane, 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 and Plane

Take the bus to Ford Street and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Rockhampton (ROK).

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$435($290)
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Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 15h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$365($245)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Wangaratta then take the train to Central Station then Brisbane and then to Rockhampton.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$305($205)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Rockhampton.

  • Duration20h 30m
  • Distance1,801km (1,119 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bright and Rockhampton

There are several options for getting from Bright to Rockhampton by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$305 ($205) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$435 ($290).

The distance between Bright and Rockhampton is around 1,769km (1,099 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,523km (946 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Bright and Rockhampton by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bright to Rockhampton is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx A$435 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Bright and Rockhampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$305 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bright and Rockhampton. We recommend that you take the bus to Ford Street and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Rockhampton (ROK). instead which will take 5h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bright and Rockhampton. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bright to Rockhampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ford Street, Albury, Sydney and Brisbane. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.

V-Line, PTV Regional Transit, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express, Premier Motor Service and Bus Queensland run regular bus services between Bright and Rockhampton. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 15h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bright to Rockhampton. We recommend that you take the bus to Ford Street and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Rockhampton (ROK). instead which will take 5h 15m.

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 Bright and Rockhampton. The distance is around 1,801km (1,119 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bright to Rockhampton is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around A$435 ($290).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bright and Rockhampton

Transport options from Bright to Rockhampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
5h 15m
A$435($290)
once daily1,769km (1,099 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane7h 50m
A$395($265)
twice daily2,222km (1,380 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 15h
A$365($245)
once daily2,604km (1,618 miles)
Bus via Wangaratta1 day 17h
A$350($235)
twice a week2,635km (1,637 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
1 day 8h
A$305($205)
once daily2,409km (1,497 miles)
Bus to Wangaratta, train1 day 8h
A$305($205)
once daily2,409km (1,497 miles)
Drive
20h 30m
A$240($160)
on demand1,801km (1,119 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