How to travel from Rockhampton to Point Lookout, Australia
The distance between Rockhampton and Point Lookout is around 608km (378 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 35m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Rockhampton to Point Lookout by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Point Lookout → Rockhampton if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Train and Ferry
Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty.
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical costA$415($280)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty.
- Duration9h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$155($105)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Brisbane then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty.
- Duration13h 60m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$200($135)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cleveland then take a ferry to Dunwich.
- Duration9h 20m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical costA$230($155)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rockhampton and Point Lookout
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Rockhampton to Point Lookout by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around A$155 ($105) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$415 ($280).
The distance between Rockhampton and Point Lookout is around 608km (378 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 543km (337 miles)
It takes around 9h 30m to get from Rockhampton and Point Lookout by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Rockhampton to Point Lookout is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx A$415 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Rockhampton and Point Lookout is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$155 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Rockhampton and Point Lookout. We recommend that you fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Rockhampton and Point Lookout. We recommend that you fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rockhampton to Point Lookout. We recommend that you fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Point Lookout is Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) which is approximately 41km (26 miles) from Point Lookout. Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Rockhampton to Point Lookout. We recommend that you take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 9h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rockhampton to Point Lookout is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 30m and will usually cost around A$155 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Rockhampton and Point Lookout
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Train and Ferry | 3h 35m | A$415($280) | every 2 hours | 608km (378 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 9h 30m | A$155($105) | twice daily | 694km (431 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 13h 60m | A$200($135) | once daily | 891km (553 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 20m | A$230($155) | every 2 hours | 673km (418 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Rockhampton and Point Lookout
Ferry operators
Stradbroke Flyer
Sealink (SEQ)
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Airports near Point Lookout
The following major airports near Point Lookout offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 41km (26 miles) from Point Lookout
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 82km (51 miles) from Point Lookout
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
- Distance
- 102km (63 miles) from Point Lookout