Gladstone to Rockhampton

Gladstone to Rockhampton

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$16
 
 
$30
 

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Gladstone to Rockhampton Schedule

Gladstone to Rockhampton Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Greyhound Australia Premium 01:40 - 00:10AUD 452
Queensland Rail Economy Seat 02:46 - 04:20AUD 23.40
Qantas Airways Economy 06:45 - 12:15AUD 496.34
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy 08:05 - 12:25AUD 489.06
Qantas Airways Economy 11:40 - 20:45AUD 514.53
Qantas Airways Economy 15:05 - 19:20AUD 514.94
Qantas Airways Economy 16:50 - 12:10AUD 606.39
Greyhound Australia Premium 19:35 - 00:10AUD 505
Queensland Rail Economy Seat 20:23 - 22:01AUD 29.25
Greyhound Australia Flexible 22:50 - 00:10AUD 35

Transportation from Gladstone to Rockhampton

Facts about the transport from Gladstone to Rockhampton

Cheapest Transport$15
Fastest Transport1h 20m
Earliest Departure1:25 AM
Latest Departure11:31 PM
Departures per day5
Distance162 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Qantas Airways, Queensland Rail, Virgin Australia Airlines

How to get from Gladstone to Rockhampton

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 29.30 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 15.24.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 17 hours to travel between Gladstone and Rockhampton depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Gladstone and Rockhampton. Bus will bring you to your destination in 1h 20m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 16h 55m to reach Rockhampton.

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

Travelling between Gladstone and Rockhampton can be as cheap as USD 15.24 if you opt for a Queensland Rail train and as expensive as USD 29.30 if you buy a Greyhound Australia Bus 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 Gladstone and Rockhampton ?

  • 3 from Gladstone to Rockhampton starting from 01:25 Gladstone until 22:50 Gladstone
  • 2 from Gladstone to Rockhampton starting from 20:23 Gladstone until 23:31 Gladstone

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Gladstone 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 Gladstone 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 Gladstone 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

  • 65% took a train
  • 35% opted for a bus