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How to get fromAtherton to Rockhamptonby bus, plane, taxi, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Atherton to Rockhampton by bus, plane, taxi, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Atherton to Smithfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane CNS - ROK
    8h 24m
    $309–640

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Atherton to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Atherton / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton George Streetbus bus Pm19
    19h 50m
    $161–243

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Atherton to Gordonvaletaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Gordonvale to Rockhamptontrain train Spirit of Queensland
    16h 27m
    $253–3,969

  4. Drive 1,067.4 km

    1. Drive from Atherton to Rockhamptoncar car 1,067.4 km
    12h 31m
    $191–276

  5. Bus via Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Atherton to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Atherton / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Rockhamptonbus bus Brisbane
    19h 55m
    $201–423

Atherton to Rockhampton by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 983.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between Atherton, QLD, Australia and Rockhampton, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Atherton to Rockhampton George Street via Cairns Central Station in around 19h 50m.

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