The distance between Kalgoorlie and Rockhampton is around 4,082km (2,536 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 35m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Kalgoorlie to Rockhampton by plane, 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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Fly from Kalgoorlie (KGI) to Rockhampton (ROK).
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Take the train to East Perth Stn Transwa East Perth, Sydney Central Station then Brisbane and then to Rockhampton.
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Take the train to East Perth Stn Transwa East Perth and then to Sydney Central Station then take the bus to Brisbane and then to Rockhampton.
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Drive to Rockhampton.
There are several options for getting from Kalgoorlie to Rockhampton by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$970 ($655) and will take around 7h 35m.
The distance between Kalgoorlie and Rockhampton is around 4,082km (2,536 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,980km (1,852 miles)
It takes around 7h 35m to get from Kalgoorlie and Rockhampton by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 18h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kalgoorlie to Rockhampton is to fly which takes around 7h 35m and will set you back approx A$970 ($655).
The cheapest way to travel between Kalgoorlie and Rockhampton, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around A$970 ($655) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kalgoorlie and Rockhampton. It typically takes around 4 days 7h and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kalgoorlie to Rockhampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in East Perth Stn Transwa East Perth, Perth Stn Platform 7, Sydney Central Station and Brisbane. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4 days 7h.
Transwa, Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, NSW TrainLink and Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Kalgoorlie and Rockhampton. Trains depart once a week and will take around 4 days 7h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kalgoorlie and Rockhampton. We recommend that you fly from Kalgoorlie (KGI) to Rockhampton (ROK). instead which will take 7h 35m.
Yes you can fly from Kalgoorlie and Rockhampton. Flights depart from Kalgoorlie (KGI) and arrive at Rockhampton (ROK) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 7hrs.
There is no direct flight from Kalgoorlie to Rockhampton. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER) and Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 7h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Kalgoorlie to Rockhampton typically takes around 7hrs. Flights depart from Kalgoorlie (KGI) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kalgoorlie and Rockhampton. The distance is around 4,082km (2,536 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 18h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kalgoorlie to Rockhampton is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around A$970 ($655).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 7h 35m | A$970($655) | 5 times a week | 4,671km (2,902 miles) |
Plane and Train | 9h 25m | A$1,665($1,120) | twice daily | 4,704km (2,923 miles) |
Train | 4 days 7h | A$1,050($705) | once a week | 6,214km (3,861 miles) |
Train and Bus | 4 days 17h | A$1,070($720) | once a week | 6,470km (4,020 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 18h | A$770($520) | on demand | 4,082km (2,536 miles) |
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The following major airports near Rockhampton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.