How to travel from Port Augusta to Rockhampton, Australia
The distance between Port Augusta and Rockhampton is around 2,214km (1,376 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Port Augusta to Rockhampton by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Rockhampton → Port Augusta if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Rockhampton (ROK).
- Duration5h 35m
- Flight time4h 30m
- Typical costA$850($575)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Adelaide, Albury, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Rockhampton.
- Duration2 days 8h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$570($380)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Adelaide then take the train to Sydney Central Station then Brisbane and then to Rockhampton.
- Duration2 days 7h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$635($430)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Augusta and Rockhampton
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Port Augusta to Rockhampton by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$145 ($95) and will take around 3 days 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$850 ($575).
The distance between Port Augusta and Rockhampton is around 2,214km (1,376 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,609km (1,000 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Port Augusta and Rockhampton by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Augusta to Rockhampton is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx A$850 ($575).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Augusta and Rockhampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$145 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Port Augusta and Rockhampton. We recommend that you take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Rockhampton (ROK). instead which will take 5h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Augusta and Rockhampton. It typically takes around 2 days 8h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Augusta to Rockhampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide, Albury, Sydney, Brisbane and Roma Street busway station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 8h.
Stateliner, Greyhound Australia, V/Line, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Port Augusta and Rockhampton. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 8h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Augusta to Rockhampton. We recommend that you take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Rockhampton (ROK). instead which will take 5h 35m.
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 Port Augusta and Rockhampton. The distance is around 2,214km (1,376 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Augusta to Rockhampton is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around A$850 ($575).
Compare travel optionsbetween Port Augusta and Rockhampton
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 5h 35m | A$850($575) | 5 times a week | 2,451km (1,523 miles) |
| Bus to Adelaide, Fly | 8h 25m | A$590($400) | 5 times a week | 2,473km (1,537 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 7h 25m | A$1,100($740) | twice daily | 2,485km (1,544 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 8h | A$570($380) | once daily | 3,708km (2,304 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 2 days 7h | A$635($430) | once a week | 3,625km (2,252 miles) |
| Bus to Adelaide, train | 2 days 20h | A$150($100) | once a week | 3,567km (2,216 miles) |
| Bus to Adelaide, train | 3 days 2h | A$145($95) | once a week | 3,759km (2,335 miles) |
Drive | 23h 50m | A$420($280) | on demand | 2,214km (1,376 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Port Augusta and Rockhampton
Bus companies
Stateliner
V/Line
Firefly Express
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
NSW TrainLink
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Airports near Rockhampton
The following major airports near Rockhampton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Rockhampton Airport (ROK)
- Distance
- 4km (2 miles) from Rockhampton
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
- Distance
- 91km (56 miles) from Rockhampton
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 518km (322 miles) from Rockhampton