How to travel from Rockhampton to Port Fairy, Australia

The distance between Rockhampton and Port Fairy is around 2,245km (1,395 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Rockhampton to Port Fairy 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 Mount Gambier (MGB) then take the bus to Port Fairy Visitor Centre.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Flight time4h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$705($475)
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Train

Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Warrnambool Station.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$355($240)
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Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Port Fairy.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Distance2,245km (1,395 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rockhampton and Port Fairy

There are several options for getting from Rockhampton to Port Fairy by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$355 ($240) and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$705 ($475).

The distance between Rockhampton and Port Fairy is around 2,245km (1,395 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,844km (1,146 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Rockhampton and Port Fairy by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rockhampton to Port Fairy is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 15m and will set you back approx A$705 ($475).

The cheapest way to travel between Rockhampton and Port Fairy, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$355 ($240) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rockhampton and Port Fairy. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rockhampton to Port Fairy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station, Southern Cross and Warrnambool Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.

Queensland Rail Travel, NSW TrainLink, XPT and V-Line run train services between Rockhampton and Port Fairy. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 12h, 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 Port Fairy. We recommend that you fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Mount Gambier (MGB) then take the bus to Port Fairy Visitor Centre. instead which will take 7h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rockhampton to Port Fairy. We recommend that you fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Mount Gambier (MGB) then take the bus to Port Fairy Visitor Centre. instead which will take 7h 15m.

The closest major airport to Port Fairy is Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) (MGB) which is approximately 146km (91 miles) from Port Fairy. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) 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 Port Fairy. The distance is around 2,245km (1,395 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rockhampton to Port Fairy is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around A$705 ($475).

How do I get from Rockhampton to Port Fairy

Compare travel optionsbetween Rockhampton and Port Fairy

Transport options from Rockhampton to Port Fairy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
7h 15m
A$705($475)
once daily2,458km (1,528 miles)
Plane and Train8h 40m
A$375($255)
4 times a week2,330km (1,448 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 12h
A$355($240)
once daily2,852km (1,772 miles)
Train via Brisbane Roma Street1 day 12h
A$355($240)
once daily2,852km (1,772 miles)
Drive
1 day 1h
A$295($200)
on demand2,245km (1,395 miles)

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Airports near Port Fairy

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

MGB
Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
146km (91 miles) from Port Fairy
AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
199km (124 miles) from Port Fairy
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
242km (150 miles) from Port Fairy