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 26
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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:17 AM AEST.

Get from Rockhampton to Sydney

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $129, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1d 11hAverage Duration

726 milesDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound Australia

4/52,365 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2365 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

11/24

$395

11/25

$256

Today

$441

11/27

$258

11/28

No data

11/29

$125

11/30

$123

12/01

No data

The cheapest trip from Rockhampton to Sydney was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $123

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 $123 to $484 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 $123 which is on 2025-11-30.