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How to get fromCairns to Rockhampton (Station)by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Rockhampton

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane CNS - ROK
    6h 51m
    $287–576

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Rockhamptontrain train Spirit of Queensland
    16h 13m
    $110–3,847

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Rockhamptonbus bus Brisbane
    16h 45m
    $130–380

  4. Drive 1,063.3 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Rockhampton (Station)car car 1,063.3 km
    12h 26m
    $192–277

  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
    9h 2m
    $481–1,452

  6. Bus via Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Rockhamptonbus bus Au050 / ...
    17h 14m
    $160–270

Cairns to Rockhampton (Station) by train and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration16h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 886.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Rockhampton (Station), 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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