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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Rockhampton to Darwin

Composite routes from Rockhampton to Darwin

Cheapest
30 h 4 min
Car
2932 km.
from $161
Fastest
3 h 35 min
Plane
Other
4 d 9 h 35 min
2404 km.
from $2548.91
4 d 22 h 44 min
Bus, Train
2403 km.
from $2906.37
5 d 14 h 10 min
2403 km.
from $4914.72

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$29.35

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
10h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.96–$50.00

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Rockhampton to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
11h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$163.04
Bus from Adelaide to Alice
Ave. Duration:
20h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$130.43–$315.22
Bus from Alice Springs to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
21h 35m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$119.57–$315.22

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Rockhampton to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
12h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$76.09

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Rockhampton to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$543.48

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Rockhampton to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
7h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$869.57

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Rockhampton to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$532.61

Train operators

Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific

Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/indian-pacific/
Train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
25h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$652.17–$2,391.30

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Rockhampton to Roma
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.57–$1,447.82

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Brisbane to Southern
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2,183.60–$2,831.51
Train from Brisbane to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2d 21h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,364.36–$3,357.93

Journey Beyond - The Ghan

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Adelaide Parklands to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
2d 6h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$579.84–$1,135.09

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Rockhampton to Darwin?

The cheapest way to get from Rockhampton to Darwin is to fly which costs $184.78 - $597.83 and takes 6h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rockhampton to Darwin?

The fastest way to get from Rockhampton to Darwin is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $184.78 - $597.83 .

How far is it from Rockhampton to Darwin?

The distance between Rockhampton and Darwin is 2417 km. The road distance is 2932.9 km.

How do I travel from Rockhampton to Darwin without a car?

The best way to get from Rockhampton to Darwin without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 4 days 9h and costs $1195.65 - $5108.70 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Rockhampton to Darwin, including transfers.

Train or fly from Rockhampton to Darwin?

The best way to get from Rockhampton to Darwin is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $184.78 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $1195.65 - $5108.70 and takes 4 days 9h.

What is the time difference between Rockhampton and Darwin?

Darwin is 30 min behind Rockhampton. It is currently 13:17 in Rockhampton and 12:47 in Darwin.

Can I drive from Rockhampton to Darwin?

Yes, the driving distance between Rockhampton to Darwin is 2933 km. It takes approximately 30h 4m to drive from Rockhampton to Darwin.

Where can I stay near Darwin?

There are 422+ hotels available in Darwin. Prices start at $49.21 per night.
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