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How to get fromRockhampton to Cardwellby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Fly to Townsville Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane ROK - TSV
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cardwellbus bus
    6h 2m
    $340–583

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rockhampton to Cardwelltrain train Spirit of Queensland
    12h 45m
    $95–3,180

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Cardwellbus bus Au050 / ...
    14h 19m
    $110–320

  4. Drive 880.4 km

    1. Drive from Rockhampton to Cardwellcar car 880.4 km
    10h 11m
    $159–229

  5. Fly to Cairns, train

    1. Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane ROK - CNS
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Cardwelltrain train
    10h 29m
    $315–1,268

  6. Bus via Marlborough

    1. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Marlboroughbus bus Pm16
    2. Take the bus from Marlborough to Cardwell Brasenose Streetbus bus Pm16
    14h 30m
    $124–184

Rockhampton to Cardwell by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration12h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 771.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Rockhampton to Cardwell 4 times a week. Tickets cost $95–3,180 and the journey takes 12h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Rockhampton to Cardwell twice daily. Tickets cost $120–210 and the journey takes 14h 19m. Two other operators also service this route.

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