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12 h 54 min
1082 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Cairns to Alpha

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Cheapest
By car (1 082 km)
12 h 54 min
1082 km.
from $59
Other
Rideshare
12 h 54 min
1082 km.
from $14.11
Bus, Plane (Fly to Emerald Airport)
9 h 16 min
752 km.
from $422.62
Train
25 h 51 min
752 km.
from $1762.46
Bus
24 h 15 min
752 km.
from $213.70
Bus, Plane (Fly to Barcaldine Airport)
18 h 58 min
752 km.
from $417.29
Bus, Plane (Fly to Moranbah Airport)
10 h 59 min
752 km.
from $344.52

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Emerald
Ave. Duration:
6h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$368.88–$1,144.79
Plane from Cairns to Barcaldine
Ave. Duration:
14h 30m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$292.56–$890.39
Plane from Cairns to Moranbah
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.08–$890.39

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Emerald
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$228.96–$763.19

Alliance Airlines

Website:
allianceairlines.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Moranbah
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$178.08–$559.67

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Emerald to Alpha
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$25.44–$43.25
Bus from Rockhampton to Alpha
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$50.88–$108.12
Bus from Barcaldine to Alpha
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$22.90–$35.62

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
16h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.68–$120.84

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
15h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.43–$2,804.35
Train from Rockhampton to Alpha
Ave. Duration:
8h 56m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$16.54–$1,205.69

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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