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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | Rockhampton | Cheapest | |||||
| 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | Rockhampton | Fastest | |||||
| 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | Rockhampton Railway | No tags | |||||
| 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1) | Rockhampton Railway | No tags |
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Bus Cairns to Rockhampton: Trip Overview
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Based on 2308 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at US$128
Greyhound Australia Cairns Rockhampton recent customer reviews
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Cairns to Rockhampton Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cairns - Rockhampton
What is the travel distance from Cairns to Rockhampton?
The distance between Cairns and Rockhampton is approximately 873 km (542 miles).
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cairns to Rockhampton was searched and found on Oct 17, 2025 with a price of US$121To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cairns to Rockhampton, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$121 to US$659 for a bus ticket from Cairns to Rockhampton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$121 which is on 2025-10-17.
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Bus Travel Tips
Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Cairns to Rockhampton.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Cairns to Rockhampton, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Cairns to Rockhampton.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Cairns to Rockhampton, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.
Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
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