How to travel from Rockhampton to Broome, Australia
The distance between Rockhampton and Broome is around 3,885km (2,414 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 8h 15m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Rockhampton to Broome by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Broome → Rockhampton if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Broome (BME).
- Duration9h 30m
- Flight time9h 10m
- Typical costA$1,280($860)
Qantas
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station then Adelaide Parklands and then to Darwin then take the bus to Broome.
- Duration5 days 8h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,985($1,335)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rockhampton and Broome
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Rockhampton to Broome by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around A$1,220 ($820) and will take around 8h 15m.
The distance between Rockhampton and Broome is around 3,885km (2,414 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,999km (1,864 miles)
It takes around 9h 30m to get from Rockhampton and Broome by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 18h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rockhampton to Broome is to take the train and then fly which takes around 8h 15m and will set you back approx A$1,220 ($820).
The cheapest way to travel between Rockhampton and Broome, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around A$1,220 ($820) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Rockhampton and Broome. We recommend that you take the train to Gladstone then fly from Gladstone (GLT) to Broome (BME). instead which will take 8h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Rockhampton and Broome. We recommend that you take the train to Gladstone then fly from Gladstone (GLT) to Broome (BME). instead which will take 8h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Rockhampton and Broome. Flights depart from Rockhampton (ROK) and arrive at Broome (BME) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 9h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Rockhampton to Broome. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE) and Perth (PER). This services will take at least 9h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Rockhampton to Broome typically takes around 9h 10m. Flights depart from Rockhampton (ROK) and and arrive into Broome (BME).
The closest major airport to Broome is Broome International Airport (BME) (BME) which is approximately 1km (1 miles) from Broome. Port Hedland International Airport (PHE) (PHE) and Barimunya Airport (BYP) (BYP) 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 Rockhampton and Broome. The distance is around 4,173km (2,593 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 Rockhampton to Broome is to fly which takes, on average, 9h 30m and will usually cost around A$1,280 ($860).
Compare travel optionsbetween Rockhampton and Broome
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 9h 30m | A$1,280($860) | every 30 mins | 5,809km (3,610 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 8h 15m | A$1,220($820) | twice daily | 3,885km (2,414 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 5 days 8h | A$1,985($1,335) | once a week | 8,225km (5,111 miles) |
| Train to Brisbane Roma Street, bus | 5 days 12h | A$1,605($1,080) | once a week | 8,665km (5,384 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 18h | A$555($370) | on demand | 4,173km (2,593 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Rockhampton and Broome
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
NSW TrainLink
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
Integrity Coach Lines (Aust) Pty Ltd
Airports near Broome
The following major airports near Broome offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Broome International Airport (BME)
- Distance
- 1km (1 miles) from Broome
Port Hedland International Airport (PHE)
- Distance
- 463km (288 miles) from Broome
Barimunya Airport (BYP)
- Distance
- 614km (381 miles) from Broome