There are 7 ways to get from Rockhampton to Cannonvale by bus (Greyhound), train, car, plane, or bus
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Bus via Airlie Beach
best- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Airlie Beachbus Townsville / ...
6h 59m$75–173Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rockhampton to Proserpinetrain Spirit of Queensland
7h 49m$57–1,648Drive 477.3 km
- Drive from Rockhampton to Cannonvalecar 477.3 km
5h 24m$88–126Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane ROK - PPP
5h 37m$544–814Bus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Airlie Beachbus Au050-1 / ...
7h 52m$67–99Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport
- Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane ROK - HTI
7h 19m$350–1,022Fly to Mackay, train
- Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Mackay (MKY)plane ROK - MKY
- Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain
6h 29m$310–968
Rockhampton to Cannonvale by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rockhampton to Cannonvale is to bus which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Rockhampton to Cannonvale is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockhampton to Cannonvale. However, there are services departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Shute Harbour Road at Manooka Drive via Coconut Grove at Airlie Esplanade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Rockhampton to Cannonvale. However, there are services departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Proserpine via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
The distance between Rockhampton and Cannonvale is 502 km. The road distance is 477.3 km.
The best way to get from Rockhampton to Cannonvale without a car is to bus via Airlie Beach which takes 6h 59m and costs $75 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Rockhampton to Cannonvale, including transfers.
Rockhampton to Cannonvale bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Rockhampton station.
Rockhampton to Cannonvale train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Rockhampton station.
The best way to get from Rockhampton to Cannonvale is to bus via Airlie Beach which takes 6h 59m and costs $75 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $1,700 and takes 7h 49m, you could also fly, which costs $500 - $850 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Rockhampton, QLD, Australia and Cannonvale, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Rockhampton to Airlie Beach twice daily. Tickets cost $80–180 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Rockhampton to Proserpine 4 times a week. Tickets cost $55–1,648 and the journey takes 6h 17m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Rockhampton to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,400
Flights from Rockhampton to Great Barrier Reef Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,500
Flights from Rockhampton to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–490
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Rockhampton to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–1,648
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $55–80
- AChoice
- $80–110
- Gold Class
- $1,316
- Heritage Class
- $1,648
Train from Mackay to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–453
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $24–45
- AChoice
- $22–29
- Gold Class
- $362
- Heritage Class
- $453
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Rockhampton to Airlie Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $80–120
- Flexible
- $110–180
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Booking & Getting There
Rockhampton to Cannonvale bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Airlie Beach station.
Rockhampton to Cannonvale train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Proserpine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockhampton to Cannonvale is 477 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Rockhampton to Cannonvale.
There are 397+ hotels available in Cannonvale.







