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There are 7 ways to get from Alpha to Cairns by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus to Emerald Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Alpha to Emeraldbus bus
    2. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane EMD - CNS
    9h 21m
    $327–885

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Alpha to Rockhamptontrain train Spirit of the Outback
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    27h 13m
    $166–5,554

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Alpha to Rockhampton Railwaybus bus Rockhampton
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    23h 26m
    $185–4,050

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Alpha to Rockhamptonbus bus Rockhampton
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    23h 50m
    $206–340

  5. Drive 1,012.7 km

    1. Drive from Alpha to Cairnscar car 1,012.7 km
    13h 26m
    $182–263

  6. Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Alpha to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car car
    2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MOV - CNS
    7h 59m
    $332–2,775

  7. Bus via Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Alpha to Rockhamptonbus bus Rockhampton
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    24h 30m
    $236–420

Alpha to Cairns by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration23h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 968 km
  • Duration: 9h 21m

What companies run services between Alpha, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Alpha to Cairns Central Station via Rockhampton George Street in around 23h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alpha to Cairns Central Station via Rockhampton in around 27h 13m.

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