What is the travel distance from Rockhampton to Sydney?

Rockhampton and Sydney are 726 miles (1170 km) apart.

What are the best sights and things to do in Sydney?

Once in Sydney, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Hyde Park, Manly Ferry, Explore The Rocks, Chinese Garden of Friendship and Museum of Sydney.

Bus Rockhampton to Sydney from $123 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rockhampton to Sydney on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:05am	Rockhampton	1d 19h	1:00am	Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15pm	Rockhampton	1d 11h	8:00am	Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6	Fastest

Next departures for Rockhampton to Sydney on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:15pm	Rockhampton	1d 11h	8:00am	Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:05am	Rockhampton	1d 19h	1:00am	Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6	No tags
Bus	4:05am	Rockhampton	1d 19h	1:00am	Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6	No tags
Bus	7:15pm	Rockhampton	1d 11h	8:00am	Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:37 PM AEST.

Get from Rockhampton to Sydney

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 6 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $129, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 6hAverage Duration

726 milesDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound Australia

4/52,351 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2351 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at $129

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Rockhampton to Sydney by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$382

11/14

$382

Today

$384

11/16

$257

11/17

$153

11/18

No data

11/19

$152

11/20

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The cheapest trip from Rockhampton to Sydney was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $152

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

You can expect to pay from $152 to $409 for a bus ticket from Rockhampton to Sydney based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $152 which is on 2025-11-19.