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How to get fromCardwell to Rockhamptonby train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardwell to Rockhampton by train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Cardwell to Rockhamptontrain train Spirit of Queensland
    12h 21m
    $45–3,180

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cardwell to Rockhamptonbus bus Brisbane
    13h 15m
    $110–310

  3. Drive 881.2 km

    1. Drive from Cardwell to Rockhamptoncar car 881.2 km
    10h 11m
    $168–243

  4. Train to Cairns, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardwell to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane CNS - ROK
    10h 21m
    $259–1,367

  5. Bus via Marlborough

    1. Take the bus from Cardwell Brasenose Street to Marlboroughbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Marlborough to Rockhampton George Streetbus bus Pm19
    14h 20m
    $127–178

  6. Train to Mackay, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardwell to Mackaytrain train
    2. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane MKY - ROK
    10h 57m
    $272–2,602

  7. Train, bus, bus to Townsville Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardwell to Townsvilletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Townsville station to Blue Care Community Centrebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Townsville Airportbus bus
    4. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane TSV - ROK
    11h 32m
    $348–1,310

Cardwell to Rockhampton by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration12h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardwell, QLD, Australia and Rockhampton, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cardwell to Rockhampton 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–3,180 and the journey takes 12h 21m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Cardwell to Rockhampton once daily. Tickets cost $130–310 and the journey takes 13h 15m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.

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