How to Travel from
Cairns to Rockhampton
by Plane, Train, Bus, Route or Car
Schedule
Cairns, Australia → Rockhampton, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Rockhampton
Composite routes from Cairns to Rockhampton
Cheapest
13 h 9 min
Car
1066 km.
from $58
Fastest
1 h 43 min
Plane
Other
9 h 42 min
Bus, Plane
870 km.
from $290.71
Route Navigator Cairns - Rockhampton
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 10 м
10 м
Keep right onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 73 м
73 м
Turn sharp right onto Florence Street
Florence Street, 17 м
17 м
Keep left onto Draper Street
Draper Street, 1 km 277 м
1 km 277 м
Keep right onto Kenny Street
Kenny Street, 18 м
18 м
Keep left onto Draper Street
Draper Street, 367 м
367 м
Turn right onto Comport Street
Comport Street, 3 km 458 м
3 km 458 м
Keep left onto Ray Jones Drive on ramp and take A1 toward Innisfail
Ray Jones Drive on ramp, Innisfail, A1, 80 km 570 м
80 km 570 м
Continue onto Palmerston Drive
Palmerston Drive, 3 km 981 м
3 km 981 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto River Avenue
River Avenue, 1 km 86 м
1 km 86 м
Continue onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 91 km 378 м
91 km 378 м
Turn slight left onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 2 km 433 м
2 km 433 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 145 km 445 м
145 km 445 м
Keep left onto Bruce Highway and take 14 toward City
Bruce Highway, City, 14, 5 km 366 м
5 km 366 м
Keep left onto Woolcock Road
Woolcock Road, 6 km 252 м
6 km 252 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 753 м
1 km 753 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 2 km 591 м
2 km 591 м
Turn right onto Hugh Street
Hugh Street, 1 km 213 м
1 km 213 м
Turn left onto Palmerston Street
Palmerston Street, 1 km 885 м
1 km 885 м
Turn right onto Kings Road
Kings Road, 1 km 874 м
1 km 874 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Balls Lane
Balls Lane, 1 km 768 м
1 km 768 м
Continue
14 м
14 м
Turn right onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 2 km 107 м
2 km 107 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 1 km 926 м
1 km 926 м
Keep left and take A1 toward Racecourse Road
Racecourse Road, A1, 132 м
132 м
Turn left onto University Road
University Road, 80 km 692 м
80 km 692 м
Turn right onto Jones Street
Jones Street, 3 km 107 м
3 km 107 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 2 km 70 м
2 km 70 м
Continue onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 109 km 805 м
109 km 805 м
Turn right onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 181 km 86 м
181 km 86 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mackay Ring Road
Mackay Ring Road, 9 km 882 м
9 km 882 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Mackay Ring Road
Mackay Ring Road, 3 km 539 м
3 km 539 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 17 km 902 м
17 km 902 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 11 km 308 м
11 km 308 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Broad Street
Broad Street, 288 km 853 м
288 km 853 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway)
Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway), 8 km 820 м
8 km 820 м
Turn right onto Moores Creek Road
Moores Creek Road, 4 km 124 м
4 km 124 м
Keep left
37 м
37 м
Turn right
34 м
34 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$271.74–$521.74
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
6h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$597.83
Plane from Cairns to Biloela
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$652.17
Link Airways
Website:
linkairways.com/
Plane from Cairns to Biloela
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$652.17
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:
$97.83–$239.13
Bus from Biloela to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.57–$30.43
Premier Motor Service
Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
16h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$103.26
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:
$33.70–$2,396.41
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Rockhampton (Station)?
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Rockhampton (Station) is to bus which costs $70.65 - $239.13 and takes 16h 45m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Rockhampton (Station)?
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Rockhampton (Station) is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs $70.65 - $336.96 .
Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Rockhampton (Station)?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cairns and arriving at Rockhampton. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 45m.
Is there a direct train between Cairns and Rockhampton (Station)?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cairns Central Station station and arriving at Rockhampton. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 15h 55m.
How far is it from Cairns to Rockhampton (Station)?
The distance between Cairns and Rockhampton (Station) is 888 km. The road distance is 1068.5 km.
How do I travel from Cairns to Rockhampton (Station) without a car?
The best way to get from Cairns to Rockhampton (Station) without a car is to train which takes 16h 12m and costs $33.70 - $2391.30 .
How long does it take to get from Cairns to Rockhampton (Station)?
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Cairns to Rockhampton (Station), including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cairns to Rockhampton (Station) bus from?
Cairns to Rockhampton (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Cairns station.
Where do I catch the Cairns to Rockhampton (Station) train from?
Cairns to Rockhampton (Station) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Rockhampton (Station)?
The best way to get from Cairns to Rockhampton (Station) is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs $70.65 - $336.96 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $33.70 - $2391.30 and takes 16h 12m, you could also bus, which costs $70.65 - $239.13 and takes 16h 45m.
Where does the Cairns to Rockhampton (Station) bus arrive?
Cairns to Rockhampton (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Where does the Cairns to Rockhampton (Station) train arrive?
Cairns to Rockhampton (Station) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Can I drive from Cairns to Rockhampton (Station)?
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Rockhampton (Station) is 1069 km. It takes approximately 14h 15m to drive from Cairns to Rockhampton (Station).
Which airlines fly from Cairns Airport to Rockhampton Airport?
Virgin Australia and Qantas offer flights from Cairns Airport to Rockhampton Airport.
Where can I stay near Rockhampton (Station)?
There are 74+ hotels available in Rockhampton (Station). Prices start at $58.55 per night.
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