How to Travel from
Melbourne to Rockhampton
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Melbourne, Australia → Rockhampton, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Melbourne to Rockhampton
Composite routes from Melbourne to Rockhampton
Cheapest
21 h 52 min
Car
1948 km.
from $107
Other
39 h 23 min
1689 km.
from $431.87
8 h 23 min
Bus, Plane
1688 km.
from $315.87
8 h 44 min
Bus, Plane
1688 km.
from $295.99
35 h 29 min
1689 km.
from $923.05
45 h 3 min
1688 km.
from $265.07
Route Navigator Melbourne - Rockhampton
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Continue onto Elizabeth Street
Elizabeth Street, 27 м
27 м
Make a U-turn onto Elizabeth Street
Elizabeth Street, 1 km 961 м
1 km 961 м
Keep left onto Elizabeth Street
Elizabeth Street, 1 km 537 м
1 km 537 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Elizabeth Street
Elizabeth Street, 341 м
341 м
Continue onto Royal Parade
Royal Parade, 2 km 456 м
2 km 456 м
Turn left onto Sydney Road
Sydney Road, 22 km 961 м
22 km 961 м
Continue onto Hume Highway toward M31
Hume Highway, M31, 73 km 996 м
73 km 996 м
Keep left onto Goulburn Valley Freeway Onramp and take M39, B340 toward Shepparton, Seymour
Goulburn Valley Freeway Onramp, Shepparton, Seymour, M39, B340, 1 km 559 м
1 km 559 м
Keep left onto Goulburn Valley Freeway Onramp and drive toward Shepparton
Goulburn Valley Freeway Onramp, Shepparton, 59 km 689 м
59 km 689 м
Continue onto Goulburn Valley Highway
Goulburn Valley Highway, 21 km 638 м
21 km 638 м
Continue onto Goulburn Valley Highway
Goulburn Valley Highway, 5 km 302 м
5 km 302 м
Turn right onto Katamatite - Shepparton Main Road
Katamatite - Shepparton Main Road, 36 km 193 м
36 km 193 м
Turn left onto Benalla - Tocumwal Road
Benalla - Tocumwal Road, 20 km 862 м
20 km 862 м
Turn left onto Murray Valley Highway
Murray Valley Highway, 86 м
86 м
Turn right onto Goulburn Valley Highway
Goulburn Valley Highway, 15 km 645 м
15 km 645 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dean Street
Dean Street, 52 km 660 м
52 km 660 м
Keep right onto Rifle Range Road
Rifle Range Road, 3 km 443 м
3 km 443 м
Continue onto Kennedy Street
Kennedy Street, 1 km 516 м
1 km 516 м
Turn right onto Nowranie Street
Nowranie Street, 232 м
232 м
Continue onto Nowranie Street
Nowranie Street, 1 km 156 м
1 km 156 м
Turn left onto Smith Street
Smith Street, 105 м
105 м
Turn right onto Coreen Street
Coreen Street, 467 м
467 м
Turn right onto Newell Highway
Newell Highway, 104 km 252 м
104 km 252 м
Turn right onto Newell Highway and drive toward Narrandera, Wagga Wagga
Newell Highway, Narrandera, Wagga Wagga, 1 km 675 м
1 km 675 м
Keep left onto Newell Highway and drive toward Narrandera
Newell Highway, Narrandera, 4 km 59 м
4 km 59 м
Turn left onto Barellan Road
Barellan Road, 8 km 62 м
8 km 62 м
Turn right onto Bulloak Tank Road
Bulloak Tank Road, 5 km 133 м
5 km 133 м
Turn left onto Lismoyle Road
Lismoyle Road, 17 km 19 м
17 km 19 м
Turn left onto Newell Highway
Newell Highway, 99 km 459 м
99 km 459 м
Turn right onto Main Street and drive toward Forbes, Grenfell
Main Street, Forbes, Grenfell, 105 km 214 м
105 km 214 м
Turn right onto Dowling Street
Dowling Street, 32 km 294 м
32 km 294 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Newell Highway
Newell Highway, 118 km 396 м
118 km 396 м
Continue onto Erskine Street
Erskine Street, 1 km 738 м
1 km 738 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Erskine Street
Erskine Street, 1 km 701 м
1 km 701 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Cobbora Road
Cobbora Road, 1 km 817 м
1 km 817 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Cobbora Road
Cobbora Road, 1 km 41 м
1 km 41 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Cobbora Road
Cobbora Road, 11 km 513 м
11 km 513 м
Turn left onto Boothenba Road
Boothenba Road, 1 km 732 м
1 km 732 м
Turn sharp right onto Old Mendooran Road
Old Mendooran Road, 10 km 29 м
10 km 29 м
Turn right onto Mendooran Road
Mendooran Road, 47 km 302 м
47 km 302 м
Continue onto Castlereagh Highway
Castlereagh Highway, 1 km 708 м
1 km 708 м
Continue onto Yalcogran Street
Yalcogran Street, 481 м
481 м
Turn right onto Coonabarabran Road
Coonabarabran Road, 55 km 897 м
55 km 897 м
Turn right onto Newell Highway
Newell Highway, 16 km 833 м
16 km 833 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto John Street
John Street, 1 km 846 м
1 km 846 м
Continue onto Newell Highway
Newell Highway, 4 km 291 м
4 km 291 м
Keep left onto A39
111 km 683 м
111 km 683 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Newell Highway
Newell Highway, 486 м
486 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Cooma Road
Cooma Road, 3 km 889 м
3 km 889 м
Turn slight left onto Tibbereena Street
Tibbereena Street, 313 м
313 м
Turn right onto Lloyd Street
Lloyd Street, 70 м
70 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Maitland Street
Maitland Street, 240 м
240 м
Turn right onto Killarney Street
Killarney Street, 135 м
135 м
Turn left onto Barwan Street
Barwan Street, 214 km 96 м
214 km 96 м
Turn left onto Newell Highway
Newell Highway, 7 km 718 м
7 km 718 м
Turn left onto Gunsynd Way
Gunsynd Way, 2 km 796 м
2 km 796 м
Turn left onto McLean Street
McLean Street, 167 м
167 м
Turn sharp left onto Bowen Street
Bowen Street, 231 м
231 м
Turn right onto Herbert Street
Herbert Street, 130 м
130 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Herbert Street
Herbert Street, 141 м
141 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Russell Street
Russell Street, 1 km 531 м
1 km 531 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Russell Street
Russell Street, 1 km 74 м
1 km 74 м
Turn right onto Riddle Street
Riddle Street, 1 km 942 м
1 km 942 м
Turn left onto Boundary Road
Boundary Road, 1 km 834 м
1 km 834 м
Turn right onto Leichhardt Highway
Leichhardt Highway, 15 km 969 м
15 km 969 м
Turn left onto Leichhardt Highway
Leichhardt Highway, 99 м
99 м
Turn left onto Leichhardt Highway
Leichhardt Highway, 173 km 102 м
173 km 102 м
Turn left onto Wambo Street
Wambo Street, 1 km 12 м
1 km 12 м
Turn right onto Leichhardt Highway
Leichhardt Highway, 32 km 81 м
32 km 81 м
Turn left onto Murilla Street
Murilla Street, 1 km 179 м
1 km 179 м
Turn right onto Leichhardt Highway
Leichhardt Highway, 126 km 894 м
126 km 894 м
Turn left onto Bonner Street
Bonner Street, 423 м
423 м
Keep right
75 м
75 м
Turn slight right onto Wolsey Street
Wolsey Street, 91 м
91 м
Turn left onto Bridge Street
Bridge Street, 1 km 705 м
1 km 705 м
Turn left onto Leichhardt Highway
Leichhardt Highway, 95 km 524 м
95 km 524 м
Turn left onto Leichhardt Highway
Leichhardt Highway, 57 km 150 м
57 km 150 м
Turn left onto Leichhardt Highway
Leichhardt Highway, 68 м
68 м
Turn right onto Bowen Street
Bowen Street, 80 km 716 м
80 km 716 м
Continue onto Burnett Highway
Burnett Highway, 63 km 903 м
63 km 903 м
Keep left onto Burnett Highway
Burnett Highway, 3 km 593 м
3 km 593 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Yeppen Crossing
Yeppen Crossing, 1 km 765 м
1 km 765 м
Keep left
2 km 289 м
2 km 289 м
Turn left onto Canning Street
Canning Street, 157 м
157 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Canning Street
Canning Street, 240 м
240 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Canning Street
Canning Street, 237 м
237 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Fitzroy Street
Fitzroy Street, 140 м
140 м
Turn left onto Thurston Street
Thurston Street, 63 м
63 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Rockhampton?
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Rockhampton is to night train and train which costs $70.65 - $1739.13 and takes 35h 13m.
What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Rockhampton?
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Rockhampton is to fly which takes 7h and costs $152.17 - $467.39 .
Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Rockhampton?
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Rockhampton. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Rockhampton via Central Station, King George Square, 1d and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 23m.
Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Rockhampton?
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Rockhampton. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Rockhampton via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 13m.
How far is it from Melbourne to Rockhampton?
The distance between Melbourne and Rockhampton is 1701 km. The road distance is 1956.3 km.
How do I travel from Melbourne to Rockhampton without a car?
The best way to get from Melbourne to Rockhampton without a car is to night train and train which takes 35h 13m and costs $70.65 - $1739.13 .
How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Rockhampton?
It takes approximately 7h to get from Melbourne to Rockhampton, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Melbourne to Rockhampton bus from?
Melbourne to Rockhampton bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Where do I catch the Melbourne to Rockhampton train from?
Melbourne to Rockhampton train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Rockhampton?
The best way to get from Melbourne to Rockhampton is to fly which takes 7h and costs $152.17 - $467.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $163.04 - $532.61 and takes 39h 23m, you could also train, which costs $70.65 - $1739.13 and takes 35h 29m.
Where does the Melbourne to Rockhampton bus arrive?
Melbourne to Rockhampton bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Central Station.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Rockhampton?
Rockhampton is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 19:24 in Melbourne and 18:24 in Rockhampton.
Where does the Melbourne to Rockhampton train arrive?
Melbourne to Rockhampton train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Can I drive from Melbourne to Rockhampton?
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Rockhampton is 1956 km. It takes approximately 22h 11m to drive from Melbourne to Rockhampton.
Which airlines fly from Melbourne Airport Airport to Rockhampton Airport?
Virgin Australia and Qantas offer flights from Melbourne Airport Airport to Rockhampton Airport.
Where can I stay near Rockhampton?
There are 74+ hotels available in Rockhampton. Prices start at $58.55 per night.
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