Bus Sydney to Rockhampton: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Sydney to Rockhampton

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Sydney to Rockhampton from various bus operators like Greyhound Australia or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$419

tomorrow

Tuesday

$427

Wednesday

$78

Thursday

$77

Friday

$85

Saturday

$425

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound Australia	31h 20m	6:00 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	1:20 AM	Rockhampton	George Street Bus Stop	Economy	$419	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 5/10/2026 6:00:00 PM to George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) arriving at 5/12/2026 1:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $419 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 20m
Greyhound Australia	32h 45m	6:00 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	2:45 AM	Rockhampton	George Street Bus Stop	Economy	$432	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 5/10/2026 6:00:00 PM to George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) arriving at 5/12/2026 2:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $432 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 45m
Greyhound Australia	30h 15m	8:30 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	2:45 AM	Rockhampton	George Street Bus Stop	Economy	$475	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 5/10/2026 8:30:00 PM to George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) arriving at 5/12/2026 2:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $475 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Sydney to Rockhampton via Brisbane, you can save more than $299? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  32h 55m
  
  0
  
  5:20 PM
  
  Sydney
  Central Bus Station
  
  8:40 AM
  
  Brisbane
  Roma Street Train Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $47
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 5/11/2026 5:20:00 PM to Roma Street Train Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 5/12/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
- FlixBus
  
  12h 45m
  
  0
  
  1:30 PM
  
  Brisbane
  Roma Street Train Station
  
  2:15 AM
  
  Rockhampton
  George Street Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $73
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Roma Street Train Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 5/12/2026 1:30:00 PM to George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) arriving at 5/13/2026 2:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
Travel time is 2h 40m longer, but you will save $299

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound Australia	31h 20m	6:00 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	1:20 AM	Rockhampton	George Street Bus Stop	Economy	$427	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 5/12/2026 6:00:00 PM to George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) arriving at 5/14/2026 1:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $427 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 20m
Greyhound Australia	30h 15m	8:30 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	2:45 AM	Rockhampton	George Street Bus Stop	Economy	$427	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 5/12/2026 8:30:00 PM to George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) arriving at 5/14/2026 2:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $427 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 15m
Greyhound Australia	32h 45m	6:00 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	2:45 AM	Rockhampton	George Street Bus Stop	Economy	$440	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 5/12/2026 6:00:00 PM to George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) arriving at 5/14/2026 2:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $440 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Sydney to Rockhampton via Bundaberg, you can save more than $339? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  32h 55m
  
  0
  
  5:20 PM
  
  Sydney
  Central Bus Station
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Bundaberg
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $60
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 5/13/2026 5:20:00 PM to Bus Stop, Bundaberg (Australia) arriving at 5/14/2026 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 10m
- FlixBus
  
  3h 40m
  
  0
  
  10:35 PM
  
  Bundaberg
  Bus Stop
  
  2:15 AM
  
  Rockhampton
  George Street Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $28
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Bundaberg (Australia) at 5/14/2026 10:35:00 PM to George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) arriving at 5/15/2026 2:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Travel time is 2h 40m longer, but you will save $339

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	32h 55m	5:20 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	2:15 AM	Rockhampton	George Street Bus Stop		Economy	$78	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 5/13/2026 5:20:00 PM to George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) arriving at 5/15/2026 2:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	32h 55m	5:20 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	2:15 AM	Rockhampton	George Street Bus Stop	Economy	$77	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 5/14/2026 5:20:00 PM to George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) arriving at 5/16/2026 2:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 55m
Greyhound Australia	31h 20m	6:00 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	1:20 AM	Rockhampton	George Street Bus Stop	Economy	$420	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 5/14/2026 6:00:00 PM to George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) arriving at 5/16/2026 1:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $420 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 20m
Greyhound Australia	30h 15m	8:30 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	2:45 AM	Rockhampton	George Street Bus Stop	Economy	$420	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 5/14/2026 8:30:00 PM to George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) arriving at 5/16/2026 2:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $420 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 15m
Greyhound Australia	32h 45m	6:00 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	2:45 AM	Rockhampton	George Street Bus Stop	Economy	$433	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 5/14/2026 6:00:00 PM to George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) arriving at 5/16/2026 2:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $433 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	32h 55m	5:20 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	2:15 AM	Rockhampton	George Street Bus Stop	Economy	$85	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 5/15/2026 5:20:00 PM to George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) arriving at 5/17/2026 2:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 55m
Greyhound Australia	31h 20m	6:00 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	1:20 AM	Rockhampton	George Street Bus Stop	Economy	$422	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 5/15/2026 6:00:00 PM to George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) arriving at 5/17/2026 1:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $422 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 20m
Greyhound Australia	32h 45m	6:00 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	2:45 AM	Rockhampton	George Street Bus Stop	Economy	$435	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 5/15/2026 6:00:00 PM to George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) arriving at 5/17/2026 2:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $435 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 45m
Greyhound Australia	30h 15m	8:30 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	2:45 AM	Rockhampton	George Street Bus Stop	Economy	$471	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 5/15/2026 8:30:00 PM to George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) arriving at 5/17/2026 2:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $471 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound Australia	31h 20m	6:00 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	1:20 AM	Rockhampton	George Street Bus Stop	Economy	$425	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 5/16/2026 6:00:00 PM to George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) arriving at 5/18/2026 1:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $425 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 20m
Greyhound Australia	30h 15m	8:30 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	2:45 AM	Rockhampton	George Street Bus Stop	Economy	$425	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 5/16/2026 8:30:00 PM to George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) arriving at 5/18/2026 2:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $425 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 15m
Greyhound Australia	32h 45m	6:00 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	2:45 AM	Rockhampton	George Street Bus Stop	Economy	$438	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 5/16/2026 6:00:00 PM to George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) arriving at 5/18/2026 2:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $438 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Sydney to Rockhampton via Bundaberg, you can save more than $337? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  32h 55m
  
  0
  
  5:20 PM
  
  Sydney
  Central Bus Station
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Bundaberg
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $60
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 5/13/2026 5:20:00 PM to Bus Stop, Bundaberg (Australia) arriving at 5/14/2026 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 10m
- FlixBus
  
  3h 40m
  
  0
  
  10:35 PM
  
  Bundaberg
  Bus Stop
  
  2:15 AM
  
  Rockhampton
  George Street Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $28
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Bundaberg (Australia) at 5/14/2026 10:35:00 PM to George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) arriving at 5/15/2026 2:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Travel time is 2h 40m longer, but you will save $337

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Sydney to Rockhampton is $71 on 6/3/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Sydney and Rockhampton

See here how frequent the connections between Sydney and Rockhampton are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Sydney to Rockhampton. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Sydney and Rockhampton.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 15 buses from Sydney to Rockhampton, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Sydney and Rockhampton, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Sydney to Rockhampton

Compare all providers like Greyhound Australia and FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Sydney to Rockhampton in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sydney to Rockhampton starting from $71!

Cheapest Bus	$71
Fastest Bus	30h 15m
Earliest Bus	6:00 PM
Latest Bus	8:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	726.1 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound Australia and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Sydney to Rockhampton

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave Sydney for Rockhampton: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/10/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/10

$145

Monday 05/11

Tuesday 05/12

$147

Wednesday 05/13

$78

Thursday 05/14

$77

Friday 05/15

$85

Saturday 05/16

$147

Sunday 05/17

$146

Monday 05/18

$82

Tuesday 05/19

$146

Wednesday 05/20

Thursday 05/21

$146

Friday 05/22

$120

Saturday 05/23

$146

Sunday 05/24

$305

Monday 05/25

Tuesday 05/26

$87

Wednesday 05/27

$135

Thursday 05/28

Friday 05/29

$146

Saturday 05/30

Sunday 05/31

$108

Monday 06/01

$288

Tuesday 06/02

Wednesday 06/03

$71

Thursday 06/04

$148

Friday 06/05

Saturday 06/06

The cheapest time to travel from Sydney to Rockhampton

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Sydney to Rockhampton, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $71, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Sydney to Rockhampton. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $146.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sydney to Rockhampton, with $77. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $419.

How to save money travelling from Sydney to Rockhampton

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Sydney to Rockhampton in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Sydney to Rockhampton, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Sydney to Rockhampton are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Sydney to Rockhampton

These are the most booked bus companies between Sydney to Rockhampton from our users.

Greyhound Australia from Sydney to Rockhampton

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound Australia bus route Sydney to Rockhampton:

Cheapest Price	$419
Fastest Bus	30h 15m
Earliest Bus	6:00 PM
Last Bus	8:30 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	5/5/2026

FlixBus from Sydney to Rockhampton

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Sydney to Rockhampton:

Cheapest Price	$77
Fastest Bus	32h 55m
Earliest Bus	5:20 PM
Last Bus	5:20 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	4/15/2026

All bus stations and stops in Sydney and Rockhampton

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Sydney and Rockhampton.

Central Bus Station

Eddy Avenue 1

Haymarket Light Rail Stop, Rawson Pl Bus Stop

Haymarket Light Rail Stop, Rawson Pl Haymarket Light Rail Stop, Rawson Pl

Blacktown

Ada Ave, at Wallis Ave, Bus Stop

George Street Bus Stop

George Street (Bruce Highway)

Agnes Bus Stop - Penlington Street

Angas St at Rockhampton Girls Grammar Bus Stop

Angas St at Rockhampton Girls Grammar HnR Angas St at Rockhampton Girls Grammar HnR

Police Complex Bus Stop

Y Motels Rockhampton

Fitzroy Street 78

Service and Comfort on the bus from Sydney to Rockhampton

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Sydney to Rockhampton? Or which bus companies serve the route Sydney to Rockhampton? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Sydney to Rockhampton bus

How much does a Sydney Rockhampton bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $71 and takes 32h 55m to reach Rockhampton. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Sydney to Rockhampton?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $71 and $475. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Rockhampton.

On average, how many connections are available from Sydney to Rockhampton each day?

Every day, the Sydney to Rockhampton bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Sydney to Rockhampton take?

The fastest bus from Sydney to Rockhampton is offered by Greyhound Australia and takes 30h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $475. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Sydney to Rockhampton?

The earliest bus arriving in Rockhampton from Sydney starts at 6:00 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Sydney to Rockhampton?

The latest bus trip departing from Sydney for Rockhampton starts at 8:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Sydney Rockhampton route?

When traveling by bus from Sydney to Rockhampton, passengers can travel with Greyhound Australia and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Rockhampton?

You can check all the direct connections between Sydney and Rockhampton by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound Australia and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Sydney to Rockhampton bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Sydney Rockhampton bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Sydney Rockhampton bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Sydney to Rockhampton on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Sydney to Rockhampton?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Sydney to Rockhampton

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Sydney and to Rockhampton

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