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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Alpha

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Qantas
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Virgin Australia
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Alliance Airlines
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Qantas
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6h 37m
Every day
$315.22–$978.26
Virgin Australia
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7h 5m
Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$195.65–$652.17
Alliance Airlines
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5h 35m
Friday
$152.17–$478.26
Greyhound Australia
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Premier Motor Service
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Greyhound Australia
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1h 55m
Twice a week
$21.74–$36.96
1300 473946
1300 473946
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Premier Motor Service
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16h 50m
Once daily
$70.65–$103.26
13 34 10
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Queensland Rail Travel
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Queensland Rail Travel
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15h 55m
4 times a week
$33.70–$2,396.41
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Alpha is to bus which costs $108.70 - $195.65 and takes 24h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Alpha is to fly and bus which takes 9h 16m and costs $228.26 - $706.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Alpha?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Alpha. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Alpha via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Alpha?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Alpha. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Alpha via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 51m.

How far is it from Cairns to Alpha?

The distance between Cairns and Alpha is 969 km. The road distance is 1081.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Alpha without a car is to bus which takes 24h 15m and costs $108.70 - $195.65 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from Cairns to Alpha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Alpha bus from?

Cairns to Alpha bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Alpha train from?

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

Train or bus from Cairns to Alpha?

The best way to get from Cairns to Alpha is to bus which takes 24h 15m and costs $108.70 - $195.65 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $47.83 - $3478.26 and takes 25h 51m.

Where does the Cairns to Alpha bus arrive?

Cairns to Alpha bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Rockhampton George Street station.

Where does the Cairns to Alpha train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Alpha?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Alpha is 1081 km. It takes approximately 13h 9m to drive from Cairns to Alpha.
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