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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns North to Rockhampton

Composite routes from Cairns North to Rockhampton

Cheapest
13 h 13 min
Car
1070 km.
from $58

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.00–$610.55

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
6h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.24–$699.59

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
16h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.48–$279.84

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
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

Questions and Answers

What is the most affordable way to travel from Cairns North to Rockhampton?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns North to Rockhampton is to bus via Cairns Central Station which costs $83.00 - $127.69 and takes 18 hours and 1 minute.

How long does it take to fly from Cairns North to Rockhampton?

$89.39 - $408.62

Is it possible to travel from Cairns North to Rockhampton by bus, without needing to change buses?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns North to Rockhampton. However, there are services departing from Sheridan St at Smith Street and arriving at Rockhampton via Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17 hours and 52 minutes.

How long is the journey from Cairns North to Rockhampton?

The distance between Cairns North and Rockhampton is 882 kilometers. The road distance is 1071.3 kilometers.

How can I travel from Cairns North to Rockhampton without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns North to Rockhampton without a car is to train which takes 17 hours and 6 minutes and costs $40.86 - $2,809.24.

How long is the journey from Cairns North to Rockhampton?

It takes approximately 5 hours and 28 minutes to travel from Cairns North to Rockhampton, including transfers.

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

** Where do I catch the Cairns North to Rockhampton bus from?

How can I travel from Cairns North to Rockhampton?

The best way to get from Cairns North to Rockhampton is to fly which takes 5 hours and 28 minutes and costs $89.39 - $408.62. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40.86 - $2,809.24 and takes 17 hours and 6 minutes, you could also bus, which costs $114.92 - $293.69 and takes 17 hours and 52 minutes.

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

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

Can you drive from Cairns North to Rockhampton?

The driving distance between Cairns North and Rockhampton is 1071 kilometers. It takes approximately 14 hours and 19 minutes to drive from Cairns North to Rockhampton.

Where can I stay near Rockhampton?

There are 74+ hotels available in Rockhampton. Prices start at $68.79 per night.
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