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How to get fromCairns Airport (CNS) to Rockhamptonby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Rockhampton by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Rockhampton

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane CNS - ROK
    4h 20m
    $280–600

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Rockhamptontrain train Spirit of Queensland
    17h 20m
    $110–3,847

  3. Bus via Cairns Base Hospital (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Rockhamptonbus bus Brisbane
    18h 9m
    $171–381

  4. Drive 1,069.2 km

    1. Drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Rockhamptoncar car 1,069.2 km
    12h 34m
    $190–274

  5. Fly to Biloela, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Biloela (ZBL)plane plane CNS - ZBL
    2. Take the bus from Biloela to Rockhamptonbus bus
    7h 52m
    $486–1,455

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton George Streetbus bus Pm19
    18h 15m
    $130–200

Cairns Airport (CNS) to Rockhampton by shuttle and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration17h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 875.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia and Rockhampton, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Cairns (CNS) to Rockhampton (ROK) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton 4 times a week. Tickets cost $110–3,847 and the journey takes 15h 55m.

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