How to Travel from
Rockhampton to Cairns
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Rockhampton, Australia → Cairns, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Rockhampton to Cairns
Composite routes from Rockhampton to Cairns
Cheapest
12 h 23 min
Car
1062 km.
from $58
Fastest
1 h 43 min
Plane
Route Navigator Rockhampton - Cairns
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143 м
143 м
Turn left onto Fitzroy Street
Fitzroy Street, 4 km 21 м
4 km 21 м
Continue onto Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway)
Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway), 8 km 748 м
8 km 748 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway)
Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway), 288 km 878 м
288 km 878 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Broad Street
Broad Street, 11 km 240 м
11 km 240 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 17 km 777 м
17 km 777 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Mackay Ring Road
Mackay Ring Road, 3 km 557 м
3 km 557 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mackay Ring Road
Mackay Ring Road, 9 km 926 м
9 km 926 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 4 km 441 м
4 km 441 м
Turn slight left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 177 km 609 м
177 km 609 м
Keep left onto A1 and drive toward Proserpine
Proserpine, 110 km 938 м
110 km 938 м
Continue onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 1 km 898 м
1 km 898 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bower Street
Bower Street, 3 km 75 м
3 km 75 м
Keep left and take A1 toward Townsville
Townsville, A1, 223 м
223 м
Continue onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 79 km 436 м
79 km 436 м
Turn right onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 1 km 89 м
1 km 89 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 2 km 152 м
2 km 152 м
Turn left onto Cross Street
Cross Street, 1 km 756 м
1 km 756 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Fulham Road
Fulham Road, 1 km 903 м
1 km 903 м
Turn right onto Hugh Street
Hugh Street, 2 km 993 м
2 km 993 м
Keep left
1 km 600 м
1 km 600 м
Keep right onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 2 м
1 km 2 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 754 м
1 km 754 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 6 km 162 м
6 km 162 м
Keep left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 151 km 898 м
151 km 898 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 95 km 840 м
95 km 840 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Ernest Street
Ernest Street, 31 km 511 м
31 km 511 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 277 м
277 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 51 km 50 м
51 km 50 м
Keep left onto Ray Jones Drive off ramp and drive toward City, Portsmith
Ray Jones Drive off ramp, City, Portsmith, 2 km 108 м
2 km 108 м
Keep left
1 km 609 м
1 km 609 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Lyons Street
Lyons Street, 324 м
324 м
Turn right onto Spence Street
Spence Street, 297 м
297 м
Turn left onto Brown Street
Brown Street, 245 м
245 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Brown Street
Brown Street, 339 м
339 м
Turn sharp right onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 2 km 727 м
2 km 727 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Rockhampton (Station) to Cairns?
The cheapest way to get from Rockhampton (Station) to Cairns is to bus which costs $70.65 - $239.13 and takes 16h 35m.
What is the fastest way to get from Rockhampton (Station) to Cairns?
The fastest way to get from Rockhampton (Station) to Cairns is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $76.09 - $347.83 .
Is there a direct bus between Rockhampton (Station) and Cairns?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rockhampton George Street and arriving at Cairns Central Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 35m.
Is there a direct train between Rockhampton (Station) and Cairns?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Cairns Central Station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 16h 16m.
How far is it from Rockhampton (Station) to Cairns?
The distance between Rockhampton (Station) and Cairns is 885 km. The road distance is 1069.1 km.
How do I travel from Rockhampton (Station) to Cairns without a car?
The best way to get from Rockhampton (Station) to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 16h 33m and costs $33.70 - $2391.30 .
How long does it take to get from Rockhampton (Station) to Cairns?
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Rockhampton (Station) to Cairns, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Rockhampton (Station) to Cairns bus from?
Rockhampton (Station) to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Rockhampton George Street station.
Where do I catch the Rockhampton (Station) to Cairns train from?
Rockhampton (Station) to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Rockhampton station.
Train, bus or fly from Rockhampton (Station) to Cairns?
The best way to get from Rockhampton (Station) to Cairns is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $76.09 - $347.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $33.70 - $2391.30 and takes 16h 33m, you could also bus, which costs $70.65 - $239.13 and takes 16h 35m.
Where does the Rockhampton (Station) to Cairns bus arrive?
Rockhampton (Station) to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cairns Central Station.
What is the time difference between Rockhampton (Station) and Cairns?
It is currently 08:33 at both, Rockhampton (Station) and Cairns.
Where does the Rockhampton (Station) to Cairns train arrive?
Rockhampton (Station) to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.
Can I drive from Rockhampton (Station) to Cairns?
Yes, the driving distance between Rockhampton (Station) to Cairns is 1069 km. It takes approximately 14h 15m to drive from Rockhampton (Station) 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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