How far is Sydney from Rockhampton?

The distance between Sydney and Rockhampton is approximately 1170 km (726 miles).

Bus from Sydney to Rockhampton starting at US$111 | Compare & Save up to 60%

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Cheap buses leaving Wednesday

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This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: August 13 at 8:30pm
Departure city: Sydney
Departure location: Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6
Arrival time: August 15 at 2:45am
Destination city: Rockhampton
Destination location: Rockhampton
Operated by: Greyhound Australia
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 6h

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 6:28 PM AEST.

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Bus Sydney to Rockhampton: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$277

Average Bus Trip Duration1d 6h

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure6:00pm

Distance1170 km

Latest bus departure8:30pm

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Greyhound Australia

4/52,249 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.9

Based on 2249 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at US$116

AU Bus Companies: Greyhound Australia, Byron Bus, SkyBus

Sydney to Rockhampton Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Sydney - Rockhampton

How far is Sydney from Rockhampton?
The distance between Sydney and Rockhampton is approximately 1170 km (726 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

08-09

US$196

08-10

US$253

Today

US$199

08-12

No data

08-13

US$403

08-14

US$403

08-15

US$254

08-16

US$198

The cheapest trip from Sydney to Rockhampton was searched and found on Aug 9, 2025 with a price of US$196

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Sydney to Rockhampton, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$196 to US$403 for a bus ticket from Sydney to Rockhampton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$198 which is on 2025-08-16.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Sydney to Rockhampton.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Sydney to Rockhampton.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Sydney to Rockhampton.

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Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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