Brisbane to Rockhampton

Brisbane to Rockhampton

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Brisbane to Rockhampton Schedule

Brisbane to Rockhampton Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Qantas Airways Economy #QF179406:10 - 07:20AUD 313.53
Qantas Airways Economy #QF236008:25 - 09:50AUD 355.08
Queensland Rail Economy Seat 11:00 - 18:45AUD 101.25
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA124312:55 - 14:15AUD 199.48
Queensland Rail Economy Seat 15:45 - 00:01AUD 111
Qantas Airways Economy #QF189017:50 - 19:10AUD 276.68
Qantas Airways Economy #QF178819:10 - 20:30AUD 247.32

Transportation from Brisbane to Rockhampton

Facts about the transport from Brisbane to Rockhampton

Cheapest Transport$53
Fastest Transport1h 20m
Earliest Departure6:10 AM
Latest Departure7:10 PM
Departures per day15
Distance624 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Qantas Airways, Queensland Rail, Virgin Australia Airlines

Brisbane to Rockhampton Destination Reviews

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How to get from Brisbane to Rockhampton

Travelling between Brisbane and Rockhampton is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 169.66 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 52.86.

How long does it take to get from Brisbane to Rockhampton?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 13 hours to travel between Brisbane and Rockhampton depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Brisbane and Rockhampton. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 20m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 12h 30m to reach Rockhampton.

How much does it cost to get from Brisbane to Rockhampton?

Travelling between Brisbane and Rockhampton can be as cheap as USD 52.86 if you opt for a Queensland Rail train and as expensive as USD 169.66 if you buy a Qantas Airways flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Brisbane and Rockhampton ?

  • 12 from Brisbane to Rockhampton starting from 06:10 Brisbane Airport until 19:10 Brisbane Airport
  • 3 from Brisbane to Rockhampton starting from 13:45 Brisbane Roma Street until 16:55 Brisbane Roma Street

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Brisbane to Rockhampton.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Brisbane to Rockhampton, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 133.78.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Brisbane and Rockhampton

Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Brisbane to Rockhampton overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Brisbane and Rockhampton

Greyhound Australia

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Brisbane to Rockhampton?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 84% took a train
  • 12% decided to fly
  • 4% opted for a bus