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How to get fromRoma to Cairnsby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Roma to Cairns by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Roma (RMA) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane RMA - CNS
    5h 59m
    $316–1,119

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Roma to Roma Streettrain train Westlander
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    38h 25m
    $232–8,409

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roma to Milesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Miles to Rockhamptonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    26h 50m
    $244–414

  4. Drive 1,354.4 km

    1. Drive from Roma to Cairnscar car 1,354.4 km
    15h 38m
    $242–350

  5. Bus via Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Roma to Milesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Miles to Rockhamptonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Cairnsbus bus
    27h 30m
    $274–494

Roma to Cairns by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration26h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$244Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,127.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Roma, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Regional Express, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Roma (RMA) to Cairns (CNS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma to Cairns Central Station via Miles and Rockhampton George Street in around 26h 50m.

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