Rockhampton to Cairns

Rockhampton to Cairns

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Rockhampton to Cairns Schedule

Rockhampton to Cairns Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Greyhound Australia Flexible 00:45 - 17:50AUD 378
Greyhound Australia Flexible 03:20 - 20:00AUD 378
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy 06:50 - 12:40AUD 341.01
Qantas Airways Economy 08:10 - 19:30AUD 518.29
Qantas Airways Economy 10:15 - 18:20AUD 482.29
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy 12:50 - 23:55AUD 459.92
Qantas Airways Economy #QF235815:50 - 19:35AUD 773.76
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy 16:30 - 23:50AUD 349.80
Greyhound Australia Early Bird 18:15 - 17:50AUD 635
Qantas Airways Economy 20:00 - 13:10AUD 484.53
Queensland Rail RailBed 22:16 - 14:30AUD 303

Transportation from Rockhampton to Cairns

Facts about the transport from Rockhampton to Cairns

Cheapest Transport$113
Fastest Transport3h 35m
Earliest Departure3:20 AM
Latest Departure10:16 PM
Departures per day1
Distance833 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Qantas Airways, Queensland Rail, Virgin Australia Airlines

How to get from Rockhampton to Cairns

Travelling between Rockhampton and Cairns is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 112.52 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 112.52.

How long does it take to get from Rockhampton to Cairns?

It can take you anywhere between 4 and 17 hours to travel between Rockhampton and Cairns depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Rockhampton and Cairns. Flight will bring you to your destination in 3h 35m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 16h 40m to reach Cairns.

How much does it cost to get from Rockhampton to Cairns?

Travelling between Rockhampton and Cairns can be as cheap as USD 112.52 if you opt for a Queensland Rail train and as expensive as USD 112.52 if you buy a Queensland Rail Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Rockhampton and Cairns ?

  • 1 from Rockhampton to Cairns starting from 22:16 Rockhampton until 22:16 Rockhampton

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Rockhampton to Cairns.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Rockhampton to Cairns, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 199.21.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Rockhampton and Cairns

Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Rockhampton to Cairns overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Rockhampton and Cairns

Greyhound Australia

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Rockhampton to Cairns?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train