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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Alpha to Cairns

Composite routes from Alpha to Cairns

Cheapest
13 h 24 min
Car
1012 km.
from $55
Other
9 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
752 km.
from $367.04
27 h 13 min
752 km.
from $1759.02
23 h 25 min
Bus, Train
752 km.
from $244.76
23 h 50 min
752 km.
from $211.67
10 h 29 min
Plane
752 km.
from $432.17

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Emerald Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$271.74–$815.22
Plane from Moranbah Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$597.83

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Emerald Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$532.61

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Alpha to Emerald
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$21.74–$36.96
Bus from Alpha to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$43.48–$92.39

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Rockhampton George Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
16h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$103.26

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Rockhampton to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
16h 16m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.70–$2,396.41
Train from Alpha to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
9h 57m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$14.13–$1,030.30

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Alpha to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Alpha to Cairns is to bus which costs $108.70 - $195.65 and takes 23h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alpha to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Alpha to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 9h 1m and costs $206.52 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Alpha and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Alpha to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Alpha and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Rockhampton George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Alpha and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Alpha to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Alpha and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 13m.

How far is it from Alpha to Cairns?

The distance between Alpha and Cairns is 969 km. The road distance is 1081.6 km.

How do I travel from Alpha to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Alpha to Cairns without a car is to bus and train which takes 23h 26m and costs $76.09 - $2500 .

How long does it take to get from Alpha to Cairns?

It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Alpha to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alpha to Cairns bus from?

Alpha to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Alpha station.

Where do I catch the Alpha to Cairns train from?

Alpha to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Alpha station.

Train, bus or fly from Alpha to Cairns?

The best way to get from Alpha to Cairns is to bus which takes 23h 50m and costs $108.70 - $195.65 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $47.83 - $3478.26 and takes 27h 13m. There are no good options to fly between Alpha to Cairns.

Where does the Alpha to Cairns bus arrive?

Alpha to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.

Where does the Alpha to Cairns train arrive?

Alpha to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.

Can I drive from Alpha to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Alpha to Cairns is 1082 km. It takes approximately 13h 9m to drive from Alpha to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 827+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $72.26 per night.
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