Bus Tickets from Rockhampton to Cairns

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Next departures for Rockhampton to Cairns on November 3
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Greyhound Australia
    		Rockhampton
    		142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)CheapestFastest

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    Get from Rockhampton to Cairns

    This route is served by bus only

    The journey takes about 18 hours and with fares starting at just $171, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

    1bus per day
    18hAverage Duration
    541 milesDistance
    22kgCO₂ emissions

    Bus Rockhampton to Cairns: Trip Overview

    Average ticket price$263
    Average bus trip duration18h
    Number of daily buses1
    Earliest bus departure2:00am
    Distance541 miles (871 km)
    Latest bus departure3:20am

    Rockhampton to Cairns Bus

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    Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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    10/31
    $251
    Today
    $121
    11/02
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    11/03
    $253
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    11/05
    $218
    11/06
    $238
    busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rockhampton to Cairns was searched and found on Nov 1, 2025 with a price of $121

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    You can expect to pay from $121 to $292 for a bus ticket from Rockhampton to Cairns based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $218 which is on 2025-11-05.

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