How to travel from Rockhampton to Bunbury, Australia

The distance between Rockhampton and Bunbury is around 4,309km (2,678 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Rockhampton to Bunbury by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Perth (PER) then take the bus to Bunbury.

  • Duration8h 60m
  • Flight time6h 40m
  • Typical cost
    A$1,310($885)
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Train

Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station then Perth and then to Bunbury Stn Transwa Rail Bunbury.

  • Duration4 days 4h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,010($680)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Sydney then take the train to Perth then take the bus to Bunbury.

  • Duration4 days 10h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,140($765)
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Drive

Drive to Bunbury.

  • Duration2 days 1h
  • Distance4,732km (2,940 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rockhampton and Bunbury

There are several options for getting from Rockhampton to Bunbury by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$670 ($450) and will take around 5 days 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 8h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,310 ($885).

The distance between Rockhampton and Bunbury is around 4,309km (2,678 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,568km (2,217 miles)

It takes around 8h 60m to get from Rockhampton and Bunbury by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 1h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rockhampton to Bunbury is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 60m and will set you back approx A$1,310 ($885).

The cheapest way to travel between Rockhampton and Bunbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$670 ($450) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rockhampton and Bunbury. It typically takes around 4 days 4h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rockhampton to Bunbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station and Perth. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4 days 4h.

Queensland Rail Travel, NSW TrainLink, Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, Transwa and Journey Beyond - Great Southern run train services between Rockhampton and Bunbury. Trains depart once a week and will take around 4 days 4h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Rockhampton and Bunbury. We recommend that you fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Perth (PER) then take the bus to Bunbury. instead which will take 8h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rockhampton to Bunbury. We recommend that you fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Perth (PER) then take the bus to Bunbury. instead which will take 8h 60m.

The closest major airport to Bunbury is Busselton Airport (BQB) (BQB) which is approximately 46km (28 miles) from Bunbury. Perth Airport (PER) (PER) and Albany Airport (ALH) (ALH) 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 Bunbury. The distance is around 4,732km (2,940 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 1h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rockhampton to Bunbury is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 60m and will usually cost around A$1,310 ($885).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rockhampton and Bunbury

Transport options from Rockhampton to Bunbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
8h 60m
A$1,310($885)
every 20 mins4,309km (2,678 miles)
Fly to Busselton (BQB), Bus9hrs
A$960($645)
every 20 mins4,668km (2,901 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4 days 4h
A$1,010($680)
once a week5,740km (3,567 miles)
Train via Brisbane Roma Street5 days 14h
A$670($450)
once a week6,080km (3,778 miles)
Bus and Train
4 days 10h
A$1,140($765)
once a week5,990km (3,722 miles)
Drive
2 days 1h
A$895($600)
on demand4,732km (2,940 miles)

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Airports near Bunbury

The following major airports near Bunbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

BQB
Busselton Airport (BQB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (28 miles) from Bunbury
PER
Perth Airport (PER)
International Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Bunbury
ALH
Albany Airport (ALH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
269km (167 miles) from Bunbury