The distance between Gold Coast and Rockhampton is around 620km (385 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Gold Coast to Rockhampton by train, plane, 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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Take the train to International Airport station platform 2 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Rockhampton (ROK).
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Take the train to Roma Street station platform 7 and then to Rockhampton.
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Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Rockhampton.
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Take the train to Fortitude Valley station platform 2 then take the bus to Rockhampton George Street.
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There are several options for getting from Gold Coast to Rockhampton by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around A$54 ($36) and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$230 ($155).
The distance between Gold Coast and Rockhampton is around 620km (385 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 591km (367 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Gold Coast and Rockhampton by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gold Coast to Rockhampton is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx A$230 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Gold Coast and Rockhampton, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$54 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Gold Coast and Rockhampton. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Gold Coast to Rockhampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Helensvale station platform 4 and Roma Street station platform 7. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.
TRANSLink QLD and Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Gold Coast and Rockhampton. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 9h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gold Coast and Rockhampton. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Gold Coast 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 13h 30m.
NSW TrainLink, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Gold Coast and Rockhampton. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gold Coast to Rockhampton. We recommend that you take the train to International Airport station platform 2 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Rockhampton (ROK). instead which will take 3h 25m.
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 Gold Coast and Rockhampton. The distance is around 694km (431 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gold Coast to Rockhampton is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around A$230 ($155).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 25m | A$230($155) | twice daily | 620km (385 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 60m | A$54($36) | twice daily | 667km (414 miles) |
Train | 9h 25m | A$105($69) | twice daily | 706km (439 miles) |
Bus | 13h 30m | A$150($100) | once daily | 898km (558 miles) |
Train and Bus | 15h 10m | A$105($72) | once daily | 905km (562 miles) |
Drive | 8h 50m | A$90($62) | on demand | 694km (431 miles) |
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The following major airports near Rockhampton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.