The distance between Rockhampton and Port Arthur is around 2,428km (1,509 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6hrs.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Rockhampton to Port Arthur by plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Port Arthur → Rockhampton if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to Nubeena Rd / Safety Cove Rd.
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Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to Hobart Transit Centre No.230 Liverpool St and then to Nubeena Rd / Safety Cove Rd.
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There are several options for getting from Rockhampton to Port Arthur by plane and bus. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$820 ($550) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$865 ($580).
The distance between Rockhampton and Port Arthur is around 2,428km (1,509 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,211km (1,374 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Rockhampton and Port Arthur by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Rockhampton to Port Arthur is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx A$865 ($580).
The cheapest way to travel between Rockhampton and Port Arthur is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$820 ($550) for a standard one-way ticket.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rockhampton to Port Arthur. We recommend that you fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to Nubeena Rd / Safety Cove Rd. instead which will take 6hrs.
The closest major airport to Port Arthur is Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Port Arthur. Launceston Airport (LST) (LST) and Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rockhampton to Port Arthur is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around A$865 ($580).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 6hrs | A$865($580) | once daily | 2,428km (1,509 miles) |
Fly to Launceston (LST), bus | 8h 20m | A$820($550) | once daily | 2,470km (1,535 miles) |
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The following major airports near Port Arthur offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.