Rockhampton to Brisbane

Rockhampton to Brisbane

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Rockhampton to Brisbane Schedule

Rockhampton to Brisbane Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Queensland Rail Economy Seat 01:17 - 11:55AUD 81
Greyhound Australia Flexible 04:05 - 17:30AUD 269
Qantas Airways Economy #QF236906:45 - 08:00AUD 314.04
Qantas Airways Economy #QF236509:00 - 10:20AUD 226.36
Qantas Airways Economy #QF235311:40 - 13:00AUD 283.35
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA124012:50 - 14:00AUD 260.87
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA124614:50 - 16:00AUD 374.67
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA124816:30 - 17:40AUD 374.67
Greyhound Australia Early Bird 18:15 - 06:00AUD 82
Qantas Airways Economy #QF179920:00 - 21:10AUD 211.87
Queensland Rail Economy Seat 23:55 - 10:15AUD 111

Transportation from Rockhampton to Brisbane

Facts about the transport from Rockhampton to Brisbane

Cheapest Transport$54
Fastest Transport1h 10m
Earliest Departure12:20 AM
Latest Departure7:50 PM
Departures per day21
Distance620 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Qantas Airways, Queensland Rail, Virgin Australia Airlines

How to get from Rockhampton to Brisbane

Travelling between Rockhampton and Brisbane 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 440.41 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 53.51.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 14 hours to travel between Rockhampton and Brisbane depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Rockhampton and Brisbane. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 10m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 13h 25m to reach Brisbane.

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

Travelling between Rockhampton and Brisbane can be as cheap as USD 53.51 if you opt for a Greyhound Australia bus and as expensive as USD 440.41 if you buy a Virgin Australia Airlines 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 Rockhampton and Brisbane ?

  • 12 from Rockhampton to Brisbane starting from 06:45 Rockhampton Airport until 19:50 Rockhampton Airport
  • 9 from Rockhampton to Brisbane starting from 00:20 Rockhampton until 18:15 Rockhampton

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

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 Rockhampton to Brisbane, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 152.71.

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 Rockhampton and Brisbane

Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Rockhampton to Brisbane 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 Rockhampton and Brisbane

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 Rockhampton to Brisbane?

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

  • 83% took a train
  • 11% opted for a bus
  • 6% decided to fly