There are 4 ways to get from Cairns to Rockingham by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Cairns to TullyTownsville / ...
2h 31m$96–137Drive 153.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Cairns to Rockingham153.5 km
1h 58m$30–43Train
- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to TullySpirit of Queensland
2h 55m$67–581Bus via Cairns Central Station
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to TullyPm19
2h 41m$91–123
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Rockingham is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Rockingham is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $29 - $45.
The distance between Cairns and Rockingham is 184 km. The road distance is 153.5 km.
The best way to get from Cairns to Rockingham without a car is to bus which takes 2h 31m and costs $95 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Cairns to Rockingham, including transfers.
The best way to get from Cairns to Rockingham is to bus which takes 2h 31m and costs $95 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $600 and takes 2h 55m.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Rockingham is 154 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Cairns to Rockingham.
There are 154+ hotels available in Rockingham.
What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Rockingham, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Cairns to Tully 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Tully 4 times a week. Tickets cost $7–506 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Cairns Central Station to Tully
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–506
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–180
- AChoice
- $7–35
- Gold Class
- $404
- Heritage Class
- $506
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Cairns to Tully
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Advantage
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $35–60
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Tully
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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