There are 8 ways to get from Cairns to Jericho by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly to Emerald Airport, bus
best- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane CNS - EMD
- Take the bus from Emerald to Jerichobus
9h 46m$332–907Train
cheapest- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Rockhamptontrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Jerichotrain Spirit of the Outback
27h 20m$173–5,747Bus
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton George Streetbus Pm19
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Jerichobus Longreach
25h 5m$217–361Drive 959.9 km
- Drive from Cairns to Jerichocar 959.9 km
12h 53m$173–249Fly to Barcaldine Airport, bus
- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI)plane CNS - BCI
- Take the bus from Barcaldine to Jerichobus
8h 59m$427–1,413Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive
- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane CNS - MOV
- Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Jerichocar
8h 29m$348–2,737Fly to Blackall Airport, bus
- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Blackall Airport (BKQ)plane CNS - BKQ
- Take the bus from Blackall to Barcaldinebus
- Take the bus from Barcaldine to Jerichobus
12h 40m$435–1,349Bus via Cairns
- Take the bus from Cairns to Rockhamptonbus Au050 / ...
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Jerichobus Longreach
25h 29m$244–442
Cairns to Jericho by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Jericho is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 12h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Jericho is to fly and drive which takes 8h 29m and costs $340 - $2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Jericho. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Jericho via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Jericho. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Jericho via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 20m.
The distance between Cairns and Jericho is 1022 km. The road distance is 959.9 km.
The best way to get from Cairns to Jericho without a car is to bus which takes 25h 5m and costs $210 - $370.
It takes approximately 9h 46m to get from Cairns to Jericho, including transfers.
Cairns to Jericho bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.
Cairns to Jericho train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
The best way to get from Cairns to Jericho is to bus which takes 25h 5m and costs $210 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $6,000 and takes 27h 20m.
What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Jericho, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Cairns Central Station to Jericho via Rockhampton in around 25h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Jericho via Rockhampton in around 27h 20m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Cairns to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $480–1,200
Flights from Cairns to Emerald Airport via Townsville, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday to Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,200
Flights from Cairns to Emerald Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,200
Flights from Cairns to Barcaldine Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $400–2,800
Flights from Cairns to Blackall Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $360–2,500
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Cairns to Moranbah Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Monday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,600
- Website
- skytrans.com.au
Flights from Cairns to Moranbah Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Monday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,600
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Cairns to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- 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
- $110–3,847
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $110–150
- AChoice
- $190–250
- Gold Class
- $3,072
- Heritage Class
- $3,847
Train from Rockhampton to Jericho
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–1,861
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $60–90
- AChoice
- $90–120
- Gold Class
- $1,486
- Heritage Class
- $1,861
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Emerald to Jericho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $45–65
- Advantage
- $45–70
- Flexible
- $55–85
Bus from Rockhampton to Jericho
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $80–120
- Advantage
- $95–140
- Flexible
- $110–170
Bus from Barcaldine to Jericho
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $27–40
- Advantage
- $24–35
- Flexible
- $25–40
Bus from Blackall to Barcaldine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Advantage
- $28–45
- Flexible
- $30–45
Bus from Barcaldine to Jericho
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $27–40
- Advantage
- $24–35
- Flexible
- $25–40
Bus from Rockhampton to Jericho
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $80–120
- Advantage
- $95–140
- Flexible
- $110–170
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–280
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Cairns to Jericho bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Rockhampton George Street station.
Cairns to Jericho train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Jericho is 960 km. It takes approximately 12h 53m to drive from Cairns to Jericho.












