How to travel from Rockhampton to Swan Hill, Australia

The distance between Rockhampton and Swan Hill is around 1,871km (1,162 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Rockhampton to Swan Hill 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Bendigo (BXG) then take the train to Swan Hill.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Flight time4h 50m
  • Typical cost
    A$680($455)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$320($215)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane, Sydney then Albury and then to Swan Hill.

  • Duration1 day 17h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$440($295)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Swan Hill.

  • Duration21hrs
  • Distance1,871km (1,162 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rockhampton and Swan Hill

There are several options for getting from Rockhampton to Swan Hill by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$305 ($205) and will take around 1 day 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$680 ($455).

The distance between Rockhampton and Swan Hill is around 1,871km (1,162 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,490km (926 miles)

It takes around 7h 25m to get from Rockhampton and Swan Hill by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rockhampton to Swan Hill is to fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 25m and will set you back approx A$680 ($455).

The cheapest way to travel between Rockhampton and Swan Hill, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$305 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rockhampton and Swan Hill. It typically takes around 1 day 13h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rockhampton to Swan Hill. 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 13h.

Queensland Rail Travel, NSW TrainLink, NSW TrainLink XPT and V/Line run train services between Rockhampton and Swan Hill. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 13h, 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 Swan Hill. It typically takes around 1 day 17h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rockhampton to Swan Hill. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, King George Square 2A, Sydney and Albury. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 17h.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Rockhampton and Swan Hill. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 17h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rockhampton to Swan Hill. We recommend that you fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Bendigo (BXG) then take the train to Swan Hill. instead which will take 7h 25m.

The closest major airport to Swan Hill is Mildura Airport (MQL) (MQL) which is approximately 183km (113 miles) from Swan Hill. Griffith Airport (GFF) (GFF) 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 Swan Hill. The distance is around 1,871km (1,162 miles) by road and it will take around 21hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rockhampton to Swan Hill is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around A$680 ($455).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rockhampton and Swan Hill

Transport options from Rockhampton to Swan Hill
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
7h 25m
A$680($455)
twice daily2,157km (1,340 miles)
Fly to Mildura (MQL), Bus8hrs
A$860($580)
4 times a week2,591km (1,610 miles)
Fly to Melbourne (MEL), train8h 5m
A$775($520)
twice daily2,228km (1,384 miles)
Plane and Bus9h 40m
A$720($485)
once daily2,059km (1,280 miles)
Train
1 day 13h
A$320($215)
once daily2,894km (1,798 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 17h
A$440($295)
once daily2,867km (1,781 miles)
Bus via Aspley Gympie Road1 day 19h
A$305($205)
4 times a week2,839km (1,764 miles)
Drive
21hrs
A$355($240)
on demand1,871km (1,162 miles)

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Airports near Swan Hill

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

MQL
Mildura Airport (MQL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
183km (113 miles) from Swan Hill
GFF
Griffith Airport (GFF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
258km (161 miles) from Swan Hill
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
284km (176 miles) from Swan Hill