How to travel from Rockhampton to Pokolbin, Australia

The distance between Rockhampton and Pokolbin is around 1,230km (764 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Rockhampton to Pokolbin 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

Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Newcastle (NTL).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$640($430)
Operated by

Virgin Australia

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Train

Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street and then to Maitland Station.

  • Duration20h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$225($155)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Broadmeadow Coach Stop Graham Rd.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$225($150)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Pokolbin.

  • Duration14h 35m
  • Distance1,239km (770 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rockhampton and Pokolbin

There are several options for getting from Rockhampton to Pokolbin by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$190 ($130) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$640 ($430).

The distance between Rockhampton and Pokolbin is around 1,230km (764 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,048km (651 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Rockhampton and Pokolbin by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rockhampton to Pokolbin is to fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx A$640 ($430).

The cheapest way to travel between Rockhampton and Pokolbin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$190 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rockhampton and Pokolbin. It typically takes around 20h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rockhampton to Pokolbin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brisbane Roma Street, Maitland Station and Vincent St At Edward St. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 20h 10m.

Queensland Rail Travel and NSW TrainLink run train services between Rockhampton and Pokolbin. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 20h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rockhampton and Pokolbin. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rockhampton to Pokolbin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, Broadmeadow Coach Stop Graham Rd, Ring Rd Opp The Wollotuka Institute, Vincent St At Edward St and Cessnock Public School Brandis St. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, NSW TrainLink and CDC NSW Hunter Valley Buses run regular bus services between Rockhampton and Pokolbin. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Rockhampton and Pokolbin. Flights depart from Rockhampton (ROK) and arrive at Newcastle (NTL) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Rockhampton to Pokolbin. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 4h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Rockhampton to Pokolbin typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Rockhampton (ROK) and and arrive into Newcastle (NTL).

The closest major airport to Pokolbin is Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) which is approximately 51km (32 miles) from Pokolbin. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Tamworth Airport (TMW) (TMW) 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 Pokolbin. The distance is around 1,239km (770 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rockhampton to Pokolbin is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around A$640 ($430).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rockhampton and Pokolbin

Transport options from Rockhampton to Pokolbin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 30m
A$640($430)
hourly1,230km (764 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus6h 20m
A$610($410)
4 times a day1,472km (915 miles)
Train
20h 10m
A$225($155)
twice daily1,460km (907 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 1h
A$225($150)
once a week1,671km (1,039 miles)
Bus via Aspley Gympie Road1 day 4h
A$190($130)
once daily1,780km (1,106 miles)
Drive
14h 35m
A$235($160)
on demand1,239km (770 miles)

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Airports near Pokolbin

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

NTL
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
51km (32 miles) from Pokolbin
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
129km (80 miles) from Pokolbin
TMW
Tamworth Airport (TMW)
Domestic Airport
Distance
193km (120 miles) from Pokolbin