The distance between Rockhampton and Alice Springs is around 2,502km (1,554 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 45m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Rockhampton to Alice Springs 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 Alice Springs → Rockhampton if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Alice Springs (ASP).
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+ 1 othersTake the bus to Brisbane, Tamworth, Dubbo Station Coach Bay 4, Broken Hill Town Coach Stop then Adelaide Central Bus Station Franklin St and then to Alice Springs.
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Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station then Adelaide Parklands and then to Alice Springs.
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Drive to Alice Springs.
There are several options for getting from Rockhampton to Alice Springs by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$610 ($410) and will take around 4 days 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$880 ($590).
The distance between Rockhampton and Alice Springs is around 2,502km (1,554 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,695km (1,053 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Rockhampton and Alice Springs by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rockhampton to Alice Springs is to fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx A$880 ($590).
The cheapest way to travel between Rockhampton and Alice Springs, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$610 ($410) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Rockhampton and Alice Springs. It typically takes around 3 days 2h and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Rockhampton to Alice Springs. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station and Adelaide Parklands. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3 days 2h.
Queensland Rail Travel, NSW TrainLink, Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific, Great Southern Rail - The Ghan and Great Southern run train services between Rockhampton and Alice Springs. Trains depart once a week and will take around 3 days 2h, 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 Rockhampton and Alice Springs. It typically takes around 2 days 13h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Rockhampton to Alice Springs. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, Tamworth, Dubbo Station Coach Bay 4, Broken Hill Town Coach Stop and Adelaide Central Bus Station Franklin St. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 13h.
Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Crisps Coaches and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Rockhampton and Alice Springs. Buses run twice a week and take around 2 days 13h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Rockhampton and Alice Springs. Flights depart from Rockhampton (ROK) and arrive at Alice Springs (ASP) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 4h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Rockhampton to Alice Springs. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 4h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Rockhampton to Alice Springs typically takes around 4h 25m. Flights depart from Rockhampton (ROK) and and arrive into Alice Springs (ASP).
The closest major airport to Alice Springs is Alice Springs Airport (ASP) (ASP) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Alice Springs. Connellan Airport (AYQ) (AYQ) and Mount Isa Airport (ISA) (ISA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Rockhampton and Alice Springs. The distance is around 2,502km (1,554 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rockhampton to Alice Springs is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around A$880 ($590).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 4h 45m | A$880($590) | on demand | 2,503km (1,555 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 13h | A$740($495) | twice a week | 4,549km (2,826 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3 days 2h | A$1,155($775) | once a week | 4,851km (3,014 miles) |
Train via Brisbane Roma Street | 4 days 7h | A$610($410) | once a week | 4,801km (2,983 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 1h | A$330($225) | on demand | 2,502km (1,554 miles) |
Premier Motor Service
Crisps Coaches
NSW TrainLink
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Queensland Rail Travel
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
Great Southern
The following major airports near Alice Springs offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.