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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Rockhampton to Cairns City

Composite routes from Rockhampton to Cairns City

Cheapest
12 h 23 min
Car
1062 km.
from $58

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 2
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Qantas
Website
5h 7m
Every day
$271.74–$521.74
Virgin Australia
Website
6h 16m
Every day
$184.78–$597.83
Bus operators
Found: 2
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
16h 40m
Once daily
$97.83–$239.13
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
16h 35m
Once daily
$70.65–$103.26
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
16h 16m
4 times a week
$33.70–$2,396.41
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Rockhampton to Cairns City?

The cheapest way to get from Rockhampton to Cairns City is to bus which costs $70.65 - $239.13 and takes 16h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rockhampton to Cairns City?

The fastest way to get from Rockhampton to Cairns City is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $76.09 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Rockhampton and Cairns City?

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 and Cairns City?

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 to Cairns City?

The distance between Rockhampton and Cairns City is 887 km. The road distance is 1068.6 km.

How do I travel from Rockhampton to Cairns City without a car?

The best way to get from Rockhampton to Cairns City without a car is to train which takes 16h 16m and costs $33.70 - $2391.30 .

How long does it take to get from Rockhampton to Cairns City?

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Rockhampton to Cairns City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rockhampton to Cairns City bus from?

Rockhampton to Cairns City bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Rockhampton George Street station.

Where do I catch the Rockhampton to Cairns City train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Rockhampton to Cairns City?

The best way to get from Rockhampton to Cairns City is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $76.09 - $347.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $33.70 - $2391.30 and takes 16h 16m, you could also bus, which costs $70.65 - $239.13 and takes 16h 35m.

Where does the Rockhampton to Cairns City bus arrive?

Rockhampton to Cairns City bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Where does the Rockhampton to Cairns City train arrive?

Rockhampton to Cairns City train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Rockhampton to Cairns City?

Yes, the driving distance between Rockhampton to Cairns City is 1069 km. It takes approximately 14h 14m to drive from Rockhampton to Cairns City.

Where can I stay near Cairns City?

There are 828+ hotels available in Cairns City. Prices start at $72.26 per night.
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