There are 5 ways to get from Rockhampton to Hughenden by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Rockhampton to TownsvilleCairns / ...
- Take the bus from Townsville to HughendenMount Isa
17h 15m$157–384Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rockhampton to TownsvilleSpirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Townsville station to Hughenden stationInlander
18h 1m$56–4,080Drive 986.1 km
- Drive from Rockhampton to Hughenden986.1 km
11h 12m$188–271Fly to Hughenden Airport
- Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Hughenden Airport (HGD)ROK - HGD
15h 26m$318–982Fly to Townsville Airport, drive
- Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Townsville Airport (TSV)ROK - TSV
- Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Hughenden
6h 38m$349–679
Rockhampton to Hughenden by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockhampton to Hughenden is to drive which costs $180 - $280 and takes 11h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Rockhampton to Hughenden is to fly and drive which takes 6h 38m and costs $340 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockhampton to Hughenden. However, there are services departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Hughenden via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Rockhampton to Hughenden station. However, there are services departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Hughenden station via Townsville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 1m.
The distance between Rockhampton and Hughenden is 1168 km. The road distance is 986.1 km.
The best way to get from Rockhampton to Hughenden without a car is to bus which takes 17h 15m and costs $150 - $390.
It takes approximately 17h 15m to get from Rockhampton to Hughenden, including transfers.
Rockhampton to Hughenden bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Rockhampton station.
Rockhampton to Hughenden train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Rockhampton station.
The best way to get from Rockhampton to Hughenden is to bus which takes 17h 15m and costs $150 - $390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $4,100 and takes 18h 1m, you could also fly, which costs $310 - $1,000 and takes 15h 26m.
What companies run services between Rockhampton, QLD, Australia and Hughenden, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Rockhampton to Hughenden via Townsville in around 17h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rockhampton to Hughenden station via Townsville and Townsville station in around 18h 1m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Townsville Airport via Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–700
Flights from Rockhampton to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Rockhampton to Hughenden Airport via Brisbane, Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,300
Flights from Rockhampton to Hughenden Airport via Mackay, Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,000
Flights from Rockhampton to Hughenden Airport via Mackay, Brisbane, Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,500
Flights from Rockhampton to Hughenden Airport via Brisbane, Mackay, Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,300
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–450
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Rockhampton to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–2,580
- 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
- BQuick
- $85–260
- AChoice
- $35–170
- Gold Class
- $2,060
- Heritage Class
- $2,580
Train from Townsville station to Hughenden station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $20–1,453
- 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
- BQuick
- $85–210
- AChoice
- $20–95
- Gold Class
- $1,161
- Heritage Class
- $1,453
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Rockhampton to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $110–160
- Advantage
- $130–200
- Flexible
- $160–260
Bus from Townsville to Hughenden
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $60–90
- Advantage
- $70–110
- Flexible
- $80–130
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Rockhampton to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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Rockhampton to Hughenden bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Townsville station.
Rockhampton to Hughenden train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockhampton to Hughenden is 986 km. It takes approximately 11h 12m to drive from Rockhampton to Hughenden.