There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to Tree of Knowledge by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Fly to Barcaldine Airport
best- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI)CNS - BCI
6h 40m$200–850Train
cheapest- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to RockhamptonSpirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Rockhampton to BarcaldineSpirit of the Outback
28h 56m$84–6,047Bus
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton George StreetPm19
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to BarcaldineLongreach
26h 10m$222–390Drive 953.3 km
- Drive from Cairns to Tree of Knowledge953.3 km
12h 51m$187–270Fly to Blackall Airport, bus
- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Blackall Airport (BKQ)CNS - BKQ
- Take the bus from Blackall to Barcaldine
10h 58m$250–893
Cairns to Tree of Knowledge by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Tree of Knowledge is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 12h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Tree of Knowledge is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $200 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Tree of Knowledge. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Barcaldine via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Tree of Knowledge. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Barcaldine via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 56m.
The distance between Cairns and Tree of Knowledge is 751 km. The road distance is 953.3 km.
The best way to get from Cairns to Tree of Knowledge without a car is to bus which takes 26h 10m and costs $220 - $390.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Cairns to Tree of Knowledge, including transfers.
Cairns to Tree of Knowledge bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.
Cairns to Tree of Knowledge train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
The best way to get from Cairns to Tree of Knowledge is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $200 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $390 and takes 26h 10m, you could also train, which costs $80 - $6,500 and takes 28h 56m.
What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Tree of Knowledge, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Cairns (CNS) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns Central Station to Tree of Knowledge via Rockhampton and Barcaldine in around 26h 10m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Cairns to Barcaldine Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,500
Flights from Cairns to Blackall Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,500
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–3,847
- 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
- $85–310
- AChoice
- $50–250
- Gold Class
- $3,072
- Heritage Class
- $3,847
Train from Rockhampton to Barcaldine
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–2,183
- 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
- $85–240
- AChoice
- $30–140
- Gold Class
- $1,743
- Heritage Class
- $2,183
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–190
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Rockhampton to Barcaldine
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $85–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $85–130
- Advantage
- $100–160
- Flexible
- $120–200
Bus from Blackall to Barcaldine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $28–40
- Advantage
- $28–45
- Flexible
- $25–40
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Cairns to Tree of Knowledge bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Rockhampton George Street station.
Cairns to Tree of Knowledge train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Tree of Knowledge is 953 km. It takes approximately 12h 51m to drive from Cairns to Tree of Knowledge.
There are four+ hotels available in Tree of Knowledge.