The distance between Rockhampton and Geelong is around 2,032km (1,263 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 35m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Rockhampton to Geelong 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 Rockhampton (ROK) to Avalon (AVV).
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+ 2 othersTake the train to Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Geelong Station.
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Take the bus to Brisbane, Sydney then Melbourne and then to Geelong Station.
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There are several options for getting from Rockhampton to Geelong by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$325 ($220) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$365 ($245).
The distance between Rockhampton and Geelong is around 2,032km (1,263 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,743km (1,083 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Rockhampton and Geelong by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rockhampton to Geelong is to fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx A$365 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Rockhampton and Geelong, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$325 ($220) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Rockhampton and Geelong. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Rockhampton to Geelong. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station and Southern Cross. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.
Queensland Rail Travel, NSW TrainLink, XPT and V-Line run train services between Rockhampton and Geelong. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 9h, 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 Geelong. It typically takes around 1 day 18h and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Rockhampton to Geelong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 18h.
Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Firefly Express and V-Line run regular bus services between Rockhampton and Geelong. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 1 day 18h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Rockhampton and Geelong. Flights depart from Rockhampton (ROK) and arrive at Avalon (AVV) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 4h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Rockhampton to Geelong. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE) and Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Rockhampton to Geelong typically takes around 4h 15m. Flights depart from Rockhampton (ROK) and and arrive into Avalon (AVV).
The closest major airport to Geelong is Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Geelong. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) and King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) 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 Geelong. The distance is around 2,032km (1,263 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rockhampton to Geelong is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around A$365 ($245).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 4h 35m | A$365($245) | on demand | 2,049km (1,273 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 1 day 9h | A$325($220) | once daily | 2,629km (1,633 miles) |
Train via Brisbane Roma Street | 1 day 9h | A$325($220) | once daily | 2,629km (1,633 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 18h | A$425($285) | 5 times a week | 2,909km (1,807 miles) |
Drive | 22h 55m | A$270($180) | on demand | 2,032km (1,263 miles) |
Queensland Rail Travel
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Premier Motor Service
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Bus Queensland
The following major airports near Geelong offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.