How to travel from Shoal Bay to Rockhampton, Australia

The distance between Shoal Bay and Rockhampton is around 1,181km (734 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Shoal Bay to Rockhampton by bus, plane, 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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Rockhampton (ROK).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$660($445)
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Bus

Take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St then Brisbane and then to Rockhampton.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$215($145)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Lambton Rd Opp Hunter School Of The Performing Arts then take the train to Brisbane and then to Rockhampton.

  • Duration21hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$185($125)
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Drive

Drive to Rockhampton.

  • Duration15h 35m
  • Distance1,321km (821 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shoal Bay and Rockhampton

There are several options for getting from Shoal Bay to Rockhampton by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$185 ($125) and will take around 21hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$660 ($445).

The distance between Shoal Bay and Rockhampton is around 1,181km (734 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,052km (654 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Shoal Bay and Rockhampton by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Shoal Bay to Rockhampton is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx A$660 ($445).

The cheapest way to travel between Shoal Bay and Rockhampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$185 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Shoal Bay and Rockhampton. We recommend that you take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Rockhampton (ROK). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

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

There are no direct bus services that runs from Shoal Bay to Rockhampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, Broadmeadow Station and Brisbane. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.

Port Stephens Coaches, NSW TrainLink, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Shoal Bay and Rockhampton. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shoal Bay to Rockhampton. We recommend that you take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Rockhampton (ROK). instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Rockhampton is Rockhampton Airport (ROK) (ROK) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Rockhampton. Gladstone Airport (GLT) (GLT) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) 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 Shoal Bay and Rockhampton. The distance is around 1,321km (821 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shoal Bay to Rockhampton is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around A$660 ($445).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Shoal Bay and Rockhampton

Transport options from Shoal Bay to Rockhampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
3h 40m
A$660($445)
5 times a week1,181km (734 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane7hrs
A$495($335)
5 times a week1,513km (940 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 1h
A$215($145)
once a week1,682km (1,045 miles)
Bus via Newcastle Interchange, Stand B1 day 6h
A$190($125)
once daily1,777km (1,104 miles)
Bus and Train
21hrs
A$185($125)
once daily1,512km (940 miles)
Drive
15h 35m
A$250($170)
on demand1,321km (821 miles)

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Airports near Rockhampton

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

ROK
Rockhampton Airport (ROK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Rockhampton
GLT
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91km (56 miles) from Rockhampton
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
518km (322 miles) from Rockhampton