There are 8 ways to get from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Sydney by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Sydney International Airport
best- Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane ROK - SYD
3h 55m$255–603Bus via Brisbane
cheapest- Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
- Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 3204 / ...
29h 26m$165–235Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
28h 46m$170–390Drive 1,395.9 km
- Drive from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Sydneycar 1,395.9 km
16h 11m$265–383Fly to Newcastle Airport, train
- Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane ROK - NTL
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain
7h 51m$233–594Fly to Wollongong, train
- Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Wollongong (WOL)plane ROK - WOL
- Take the train from Albion Park Station to Martin Place Stationtrain
10h 44m$486–1,331Bus, train via Brisbane
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
30h 16m$190–540Bus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 3204 / ...
30h 56m$185–385
Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Sydney by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Sydney is to bus via Brisbane which costs $160 - $240 and takes 29h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Sydney is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $250 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Terminal Dr at Rockhampton Airport and arriving at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 via Rockhampton George Street and Roma Street Station, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 26m.
The distance between Rockhampton Airport (ROK) and Sydney is 1184 km. The road distance is 1395.9 km.
The best way to get from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Sydney without a car is to bus and train which takes 28h 46m and costs $170 - $390.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Sydney, including transfers.
Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Sydney bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Rockhampton George Street station.
The best way to get from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Sydney is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $250 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Brisbane, which costs $160 - $240 and takes 29h 26m.
Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Sydney bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.
Sydney is 1h ahead of Rockhampton Airport (ROK). It is currently 9:43 PM in Rockhampton Airport (ROK) and 10:43 PM in Sydney.
What companies run services between Rockhampton Airport (ROK), Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?
Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Dr at Rockhampton Airport to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 via Rockhampton Police Complex, Rockhampton George Street, Brisbane Roma Street, and Roma Street Station, Stand F in around 29h 26m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–800
Flights from Rockhampton to Sydney International Airport via Mackay, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $400–800
Flights from Rockhampton to Newcastle Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,100
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–600
Flights from Rockhampton to Newcastle Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–480
Flights from Rockhampton to Wollongong via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $800–1,600
Flights from Rockhampton to Wollongong via Brisbane, Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $470–2,500
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Wollongong via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $800–1,600
Flights from Rockhampton to Wollongong via Brisbane, Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,500
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Hamilton Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Albion Park Station to Martin Place Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Rockhampton George Street to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Rockhampton to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–290
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $120–180
- Advantage
- $150–220
- Flexible
- $180–290
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Best ways to travel around Australia
Read the travel guide
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Sydney is 1396 km. It takes approximately 16h 11m to drive from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Sydney.
There are 4771+ hotels available in Sydney.
















