What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to The Rocks?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to The Rocks is to fly which costs $140 - $420 and takes 4h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to The Rocks?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to The Rocks is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $140 - $420.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and The Rocks?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to The Rocks station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Circular Quay Station via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 39m.

How far is it from Cairns to The Rocks?

The distance between Cairns and The Rocks is 1989 km. The road distance is 2399 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to The Rocks without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to The Rocks without a car is to train which takes 40h 39m and costs $240 - $6,500.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to The Rocks?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Cairns to The Rocks, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to The Rocks train from?

Cairns to The Rocks train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to The Rocks?

The best way to get from Cairns to The Rocks is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $140 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $6,500 and takes 40h 39m, you could also bus, which costs $370 - $650 and takes 47h 24m.

What is the time difference between Cairns and The Rocks?

The Rocks is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 8:01 AM in Cairns and 9:01 AM in The Rocks.

Where does the Cairns to The Rocks train arrive?

Cairns to The Rocks train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Cairns to The Rocks?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to The Rocks is 2399 km. It takes approximately 27h 39m to drive from Cairns to The Rocks.

Where can I stay near The Rocks?

There are 4627+ hotels available in The Rocks.

Cairns to The Rocks - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to The Rocks by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CNS - SYD
4h 29m
$147–418
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
40h 39m
$247–6,426
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus Sydney
47h 24m
$377–647
Drive 2,399 km
1. Drive from Cairns to The Rockscar 2,399 km
27h 39m
$435–628
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus Sydney
43h 40m
$327–6,506

Cairns to The Rocks by train

4Weekly Trains

40h 39mAverage Duration

$247Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,989.5 km
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and The Rocks, NSW, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Circular Quay Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 40h 39m.

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