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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bairnsdale to Cairns

Composite routes from Bairnsdale to Cairns

Cheapest
34 h 48 min
Car
3019 km.
from $166
Other
9 h 50 min
Train, Plane
2330 km.
from $201.33
2 d 5 h 4 min
Bus, Train
2330 km.
from $267.40
2 d 8 h 30 min
2328 km.
from $434.48
14 h 23 min
Bus, Plane
2330 km.
from $260.72
14 h 17 min
Train, Plane
2330 km.
from $353.50
12 h 28 min
Train, Plane
2330 km.
from $295.89
2 d 9 h 36 min
2328 km.
from $2046.87
2 d 15 h 3 min
Bus, Train
2330 km.
from $253.43

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Canberra Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.33–$11.96
Train from Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
14h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.33–$28.26
Train from Wollongong Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.37–$5.00

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Canberra to Central
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.35–$59.78
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$184.78

SkyBus

Phone:
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
Email:
Website:
skybus.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.77

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Bairnsdale Station/Macleod St to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$3.80–$21.74
Bus from Bairnsdale Station/Macleod St to Jolimont
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$3.80–$22.83

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.70–$163.04
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
18h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$92.39

Murrays Coaches

Phone:
(61) 13 22 51
Email:
Website:
murrays.com.au/default.aspx
Bus from Canberra to Central
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.70–$46.74
Bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.26–$39.13

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$315.22
Plane from Avalon Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$597.83
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$369.57

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$510.87
Plane from Canberra International Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$402.17–$597.83
Plane from Avalon Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$597.83
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$597.83

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$347.83
Plane from Canberra International Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$282.61
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$652.17

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Southern Cross to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.13–$152.17

V/Line

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Bairnsdale to Southern
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.00–$6.52

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
25h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$51.09–$3,689.22

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Bairnsdale to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Bairnsdale to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $92.39 - $282.61 and takes 9h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bairnsdale to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Bairnsdale to Cairns is to train and fly which takes 9h 50m and costs $92.39 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Bairnsdale and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Bairnsdale station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Bairnsdale Station/Macleod St and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Canberra, Central Station, King George Square, 1d and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.

Is there a direct train between Bairnsdale and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Bairnsdale to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Bairnsdale and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Southern Cross, Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.

How far is it from Bairnsdale to Cairns?

The distance between Bairnsdale and Cairns is 2617 km. The road distance is 2989.1 km.

How do I travel from Bairnsdale to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Bairnsdale to Cairns without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 5h and costs $70.65 - $3804.35 .

How long does it take to get from Bairnsdale to Cairns?

It takes approximately 9h 50m to get from Bairnsdale to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bairnsdale to Cairns bus from?

Bairnsdale to Cairns bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Bairnsdale Station/Macleod St.

Where do I catch the Bairnsdale to Cairns train from?

Bairnsdale to Cairns train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Bairnsdale station.

Train or bus from Bairnsdale to Cairns?

The best way to get from Bairnsdale to Cairns is to bus which takes 2 days 8h and costs $217.39 - $434.78 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $103.26 - $3913.04 and takes 2 days 9h.

Where does the Bairnsdale to Cairns bus arrive?

Bairnsdale to Cairns bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave station.

What is the time difference between Bairnsdale and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Bairnsdale. It is currently 17:26 in Bairnsdale and 16:26 in Cairns.

Where does the Bairnsdale to Cairns train arrive?

Bairnsdale to Cairns train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross station.

Can I drive from Bairnsdale to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Bairnsdale to Cairns is 2989 km. It takes approximately 34h 25m to drive from Bairnsdale to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 861+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $69.35 per night.
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