The distance between Caloundra and Rockhampton is around 543km (337 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Caloundra to Rockhampton by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Eagle Junction station platform 3 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Rockhampton (ROK).
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There are several options for getting from Caloundra to Rockhampton by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$77 ($52) and will take around 12h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$360 ($240).
The distance between Caloundra and Rockhampton is around 543km (337 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 463km (288 miles)
It takes around 11h 45m to get from Caloundra and Rockhampton by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Caloundra to Rockhampton is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx A$360 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Caloundra and Rockhampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$77 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Caloundra and Rockhampton. We recommend that you take the train to Eagle Junction station platform 3 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Rockhampton (ROK). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Caloundra and Rockhampton. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Caloundra to Rockhampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sixth Ave at Sea Breeze Caravan Park. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 45m.
Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Caloundra and Rockhampton. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caloundra to Rockhampton. We recommend that you take the train to Eagle Junction station platform 3 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Rockhampton (ROK). instead which will take 3h 10m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Caloundra and Rockhampton. The distance is around 543km (337 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caloundra to Rockhampton is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 45m and will usually cost around A$115 ($77).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 3h 10m | A$360($240) | 5 times a week | 622km (387 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 11h 45m | A$115($77) | once daily | 740km (460 miles) |
Bus to Rockhampton George Street | 12h 15m | A$77($52) | once daily | 739km (459 miles) |
Drive | 7h 10m | A$105($69) | on demand | 543km (337 miles) |
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The following major airports near Rockhampton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.