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12:45AM
21h10m
9:55PM
Rockhampton - Rockhampton
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Cairns - 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
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12:45AM
21h10m
9:55PM
Rockhampton - Rockhampton
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Cairns - 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
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3:20AM
18h35m
9:55PM
Rockhampton - Rockhampton
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Cairns - 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
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Bus Rockhampton to Cairns: Trip Overview

Bus Rockhampton to Cairns: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$210
Average bus trip duration21h 10m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure12:45 AM
Distance541 miles (871 km)
Latest bus departure11:20 PM

Rockhampton to Cairns Buses

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Information on this bus route

Daily Departures2
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures12:45AM - 11:20PM
Minimum Price$197
Average Ticket Price$210
Minimum Trip Duration16h40m
Average Bus Trip Duration21h10m
Distance541 miles (871 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound Australia
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Rockhampton - Cairns

The bus is the best choice to get to Cairns without flying. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

The travel time from Rockhampton to Cairns is about 21h 10m, but you can get there in as little as 16h 40m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 542 miles (873 km) that separate the two cities.

About 542 miles (873 km) separate Rockhampton and Cairns.

You can choose from 2 travel times and travel with Greyhound Australia. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Rockhampton to Cairns may vary. Want to make your bus journey from Rockhampton to Cairns as effortless as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 12:45 AM and ending at 11:20 PM.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Rockhampton to Cairns by choosing to travel by bus. With prices starting at $197, you won't find a more affordable way to get there.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Rockhampton to Cairns is $210. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $197 and $279, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Once in Cairns, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cairns Regional Gallery, Jungle Surfing - Canopy Tours, White Water Rafting, Cairns Botanic Gardens and Cairns Golf Club.

Yes, you can take a night bus to go from Rockhampton to Cairns. Remember to bring along essentials like a blanket and some snacks to ensure a cozy and convenient journey.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Rockhampton to Cairns but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Rockhampton to Cairns.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Rockhampton to Cairns that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Rockhampton to Cairns, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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.

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Bus from Cairns to Rockhampton

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