How to travel from Coffs Harbour to Rockhampton, Australia

The distance between Coffs Harbour and Rockhampton is around 1,001km (622 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 12h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Coffs Harbour to Rockhampton by 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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Train

Take the train to Brisbane and then to Rockhampton.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$150($100)
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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Rockhampton.

  • Duration21hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$200($135)
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Premier Motor Service

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Drive

Drive to Rockhampton.

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Distance1,001km (622 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Coffs Harbour and Rockhampton

There are several options for getting from Coffs Harbour to Rockhampton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$150 ($100) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 12h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$135 ($90).

The distance between Coffs Harbour and Rockhampton is around 1,001km (622 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 811km (504 miles)

It takes around 13hrs to get from Coffs Harbour and Rockhampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Rockhampton is to drive which takes around 12h 10m and will set you back approx A$135 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Coffs Harbour and Rockhampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$150 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Coffs Harbour and Rockhampton. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Coffs Harbour to Rockhampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brisbane. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13hrs.

NSW TrainLink and Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Coffs Harbour and Rockhampton. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 13hrs, 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 Coffs Harbour and Rockhampton. It typically takes around 21hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Coffs Harbour to Rockhampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21hrs.

Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Coffs Harbour and Rockhampton. Buses run once daily and take around 21hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Coffs Harbour to Rockhampton. We recommend that you take the train to Brisbane and then to Rockhampton. instead which will take 13hrs.

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 Coffs Harbour and Rockhampton. The distance is around 1,001km (622 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Rockhampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 13hrs and will usually cost around A$150 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Coffs Harbour and Rockhampton

Transport options from Coffs Harbour to Rockhampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
13hrs
A$150($100)
twice daily1,003km (623 miles)
Bus
21hrs
A$200($135)
once daily1,291km (802 miles)
Drive
12h 10m
A$135($90)
on demand1,001km (622 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