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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Gladstone to Rockhampton is to train, which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 33m.
The quickest way to get from Gladstone to Rockhampton is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 1h 18m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gladstone and arriving at Rockhampton. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gladstone and arriving at Rockhampton. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 33m.
The distance between Gladstone and Rockhampton is 93 km. The road distance is 108.5 km.
The best way to get from Gladstone to Rockhampton without a car is to bus which takes 1h 20m and costs $19 - $35.
The bus from Gladstone to Rockhampton takes 1h 20m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Gladstone to Rockhampton bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Gladstone station.
Gladstone to Rockhampton train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Gladstone station.
The best way to get from Gladstone to Rockhampton is to bus which takes 1h 20m and costs $19 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 33m.
- Distance: 92.6 km
- Duration: 1h 20m
What companies run services between Gladstone, QLD, Australia and Rockhampton, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Gladstone to Rockhampton twice daily. Tickets cost $19 - $35 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Gladstone to Rockhampton twice daily. Tickets cost $19 - $29 and the journey takes 1h 33m.
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Gladstone to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19 - $29
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- Economy-B-Quick fare
- $20 - $29
- Economy-A-Choice Fare
- $19 - $27
Greyhound Australia is the country’s only long-distance bus operator running services in all states and territories. Greyhound Australia has been operating for 110 years and is the leading bus company in Australia. The extensive network now covers most of the Australian mainland, although service is limited in Western Australia with just a single route to Broome. Buses are equipped for long journeys, with free WiFi, air-conditioning, full disability access, USB chargers, reclining seats and an onboard bathroom.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Gladstone to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19 - $35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $19 - $29
- Advantage
- $21 - $35
- Premium
- $23 - $35
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Gladstone to Rockhampton bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Gladstone to Rockhampton train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gladstone to Rockhampton is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Gladstone to Rockhampton.
There are 46+ hotels available in Rockhampton. Prices start at $150 AUD per night.