How to travel from Dubbo to Rockhampton, Australia

The distance between Dubbo and Rockhampton is around 1,142km (709 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Dubbo 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 RockhamptonDubbo if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Dubbo (DBO) to Rockhampton (ROK).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$695($470)
Operated by

Link Airways

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4 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Tamworth Station Coach Stop, Warwick then Toowoomba and then to Rockhampton.

  • Duration21h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$360($240)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Strathfield Station then Brisbane and then to Rockhampton.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$280($190)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Rockhampton.

  • Duration12h 60m
  • Distance1,142km (709 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dubbo and Rockhampton

There are several options for getting from Dubbo to Rockhampton by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$280 ($190) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$695 ($470).

The distance between Dubbo and Rockhampton is around 1,142km (709 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,004km (624 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Dubbo and Rockhampton by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dubbo to Rockhampton is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx A$695 ($470).

The cheapest way to travel between Dubbo and Rockhampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$280 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dubbo and Rockhampton. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dubbo to Rockhampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Strathfield Station and Brisbane. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

NSW TrainLink and Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Dubbo and Rockhampton. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 1 day 3h, 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 Dubbo and Rockhampton. It typically takes around 21h 35m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dubbo to Rockhampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tamworth Station Coach Stop, Warwick and Toowoomba. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 21h 35m.

NSW TrainLink, Crisps Coaches, New England Coaches, Bus Queensland, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Dubbo and Rockhampton. Buses run twice a week and take around 21h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Dubbo and Rockhampton. Flights depart from Dubbo (DBO) and arrive at Rockhampton (ROK) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Dubbo to Rockhampton. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Dubbo to Rockhampton typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Dubbo (DBO) 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 Dubbo and Rockhampton. The distance is around 1,142km (709 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dubbo to Rockhampton is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around A$695 ($470).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dubbo and Rockhampton

Transport options from Dubbo to Rockhampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 10m
A$695($470)
twice daily1,220km (758 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
21h 35m
A$360($240)
twice a week1,551km (964 miles)
Bus via Tamworth Station, Coach Stop1 day 1h
A$360($240)
twice a week1,752km (1,088 miles)
Train
1 day 3h
A$280($190)
twice daily2,049km (1,273 miles)
Drive
12h 60m
A$150($100)
on demand1,142km (709 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