Compare all timetables for the bus from Rockhampton to Cairns
Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rockhampton to Cairns from various bus operators like Greyhound Australia or FlixBus for the next days.
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| Greyhound Australia | 19h 20m | 3:20 AM | Rockhampton | George Street Bus Stop | 10:40 PM | Cairns | Bus Stop | Economy | $230 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) at 7/26/2026 3:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $230 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m
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| Greyhound Australia | 18h 0m | 2:00 AM | Rockhampton | George Street Bus Stop | 8:00 PM | Cairns | Bus Stop | Economy | $259 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) at 7/26/2026 2:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $259 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
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| Greyhound Australia | 16h 40m | 3:20 AM | Rockhampton | George Street Bus Stop | 8:00 PM | Cairns | Bus Stop | Economy | $313 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) at 7/26/2026 3:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $313 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 40m
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Did you know that if you travel from Rockhampton to Cairns via Airlie Beach, you can save more than $122? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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FlixBus16h 15m02:10 AMRockhamptonGeorge Street Bus Stop8:40 AMAirlie BeachBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) at 7/27/2026 2:10:00 AM to Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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FlixBus9h 30m08:55 AMAirlie BeachBus Stop6:25 PMCairnsBus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) at 7/27/2026 8:55:00 AM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Waiting Time 0h 15mTravel Time is 0h 25m shorter, and you will save $122 -
| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 16h 15m | 2:10 AM | Rockhampton | George Street Bus Stop | 6:25 PM | Cairns | Bus Stop | Economy | $98 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) at 7/27/2026 2:10:00 AM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 15m
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| Greyhound Australia | 19h 20m | 3:20 AM | Rockhampton | George Street Bus Stop | 10:40 PM | Cairns | Bus Stop | Economy | $256 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) at 7/27/2026 3:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $256 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m
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| Greyhound Australia | 18h 0m | 2:00 AM | Rockhampton | George Street Bus Stop | 8:00 PM | Cairns | Bus Stop | Economy | $272 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) at 7/27/2026 2:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $272 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
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| Greyhound Australia | 16h 40m | 3:20 AM | Rockhampton | George Street Bus Stop | 8:00 PM | Cairns | Bus Stop | Economy | $340 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) at 7/27/2026 3:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $340 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 40m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 16h 15m | 2:10 AM | Rockhampton | George Street Bus Stop | 6:25 PM | Cairns | Bus Stop | Economy | $98 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) at 7/29/2026 2:10:00 AM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 15m
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| Greyhound Australia | 19h 20m | 3:20 AM | Rockhampton | George Street Bus Stop | 10:40 PM | Cairns | Bus Stop | Economy | $230 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) at 7/29/2026 3:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $230 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m
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| Greyhound Australia | 18h 0m | 2:00 AM | Rockhampton | George Street Bus Stop | 8:00 PM | Cairns | Bus Stop | Economy | $240 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) at 7/29/2026 2:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $240 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
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| Greyhound Australia | 16h 40m | 3:20 AM | Rockhampton | George Street Bus Stop | 8:00 PM | Cairns | Bus Stop | Economy | $272 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) at 7/29/2026 3:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $272 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 40m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 16h 15m | 2:10 AM | Rockhampton | George Street Bus Stop | 6:25 PM | Cairns | Bus Stop | Economy | $98 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) at 7/30/2026 2:10:00 AM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 15m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 16h 15m | 2:10 AM | Rockhampton | George Street Bus Stop | 6:25 PM | Cairns | Bus Stop | Economy | $97 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) at 7/31/2026 2:10:00 AM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 15m
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| Greyhound Australia | 19h 20m | 3:20 AM | Rockhampton | George Street Bus Stop | 10:40 PM | Cairns | Bus Stop | Economy | $231 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) at 7/31/2026 3:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $231 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m
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| Greyhound Australia | 18h 0m | 2:00 AM | Rockhampton | George Street Bus Stop | 8:00 PM | Cairns | Bus Stop | Economy | $241 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) at 7/31/2026 2:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $241 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
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| Greyhound Australia | 16h 40m | 3:20 AM | Rockhampton | George Street Bus Stop | 8:00 PM | Cairns | Bus Stop | Economy | $273 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) at 7/31/2026 3:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $273 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 40m
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Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rockhampton to Cairns is $80 on 7/20/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.
Facts about the bus from Rockhampton to Cairns
Compare all providers like Greyhound Australia and FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Rockhampton to Cairns in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rockhampton to Cairns starting from $80!
| Cheapest Bus | $80 |
| Fastest Bus | 16h 15m |
| Earliest Bus | 2:00 AM |
| Latest Bus | 3:20 AM |
| Daily Bus Routes | 3 Ø |
| Distance | 541.9 miles |
| Bus Companies | Greyhound Australia and FlixBus |
Cheapest bus connections from Rockhampton to Cairns
Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave Rockhampton for Cairns: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
07/19
Monday
07/20
Tuesday
07/21
Wednesday
07/22
Thursday
07/23
Friday
07/24
Saturday
07/25
$140
Sunday
07/26
$138
Monday
07/27
$98
Tuesday
07/28
Wednesday
07/29
$138
Thursday
07/30
$98
Friday
07/31
$138
Saturday
08/01
$86
Sunday
08/02
$86
Monday
08/03
$86
Tuesday
08/04
$147
Wednesday
08/05
Thursday
08/06
$86
Friday
08/07
Saturday
08/08
Sunday
08/09
$139
Monday
08/10
$86
Tuesday
08/11
$143
Wednesday
08/12
$88
Thursday
08/13
Friday
08/14
Saturday
08/15
How to save money travelling from Rockhampton to Cairns
Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:
Book the ticket from Rockhampton to Cairns in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Rockhampton to Cairns, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.
If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Rockhampton to Cairns are also emptier.Beloved bus companies from Rockhampton to Cairns
These are the most booked bus companies between Rockhampton to Cairns from our users.
Greyhound Australia from Rockhampton to Cairns
Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound Australia bus route Rockhampton to Cairns:
| Cheapest Price | $230 |
| Fastest Bus | 16h 40m |
| Earliest Bus | 2:00 AM |
| Last Bus | 3:20 AM |
| Daily Connections | 3 Ø |
| Found on | 6/30/2026 |
FlixBus from Rockhampton to Cairns
Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Rockhampton to Cairns:
| Cheapest Price | $97 |
| Fastest Bus | 16h 15m |
| Earliest Bus | 2:10 AM |
| Last Bus | 2:10 AM |
| Daily Connections | 1 Ø |
| Found on | 6/30/2026 |
All bus stations and stops in Rockhampton and Cairns
In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Rockhampton and Cairns.
Service and Comfort on the bus from Rockhampton to Cairns
Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Rockhampton to Cairns? Or which bus companies serve the route Rockhampton to Cairns? Below you will find answers to your questions.
FAQs about the Rockhampton to Cairns bus
How much does a Rockhampton Cairns bus trip cost?
This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $80 and takes 16h 15m to reach Cairns. Compare offers to save money!
How much could I save by comparing buses from Rockhampton to Cairns?
This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $80 and $340. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cairns.
On average, how many connections are available from Rockhampton to Cairns each day?
Every day, the Rockhampton to Cairns bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.
How long does a bus journey from Rockhampton to Cairns take?
The fastest bus from Rockhampton to Cairns is offered by FlixBus and takes 16h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $98. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.
What time is the first bus from Rockhampton to Cairns?
The earliest bus arriving in Cairns from Rockhampton starts at 2:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.
What time is the last bus from Rockhampton to Cairns?
The latest bus trip departing from Rockhampton for Cairns starts at 3:20 AM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
Which bus companies operate the Rockhampton Cairns route?
When traveling by bus from Rockhampton to Cairns, passengers can travel with Greyhound Australia and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.
Is there a direct bus between Rockhampton and Cairns?
You can check all the direct connections between Rockhampton and Cairns by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound Australia and FlixBus.
What can I take with me on the Rockhampton to Cairns bus route?
Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Rockhampton Cairns bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.
What equipment is available for the Rockhampton Cairns bus route?
The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Rockhampton to Cairns on your planned travel date.
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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rockhampton to Cairns
Economy
The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.
More bus routes to Rockhampton and to Cairns
Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Rockhampton and to Cairns. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
Popular Airport Shuttles to Rockhampton and to Cairns
