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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bellingen to Cairns

Composite routes from Bellingen to Cairns

Cheapest
25 h 16 min
Car
2129 km.
from $117
Other
33 h 32 min
1668 km.
from $2025.80
38 h 12 min
Train, Bus
1668 km.
from $381.24
9 h 25 min
Bus, Plane
1668 km.
from $323.21
39 h 48 min
1668 km.
from $248.74

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Urunga Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$14.13
Bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Roma
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.12–$9.78

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$163.04–$402.17

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Urunga to Lismore
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$31.52
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$163.04

Dorrigo Transit

Phone:
+61 (0)2 5625 0065
Email:
Website:
dorrigotransit.com.au/index.html
Bus from The Yellow Shed Bellingen to Armidale
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$44.57–$59.78

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Coffs Harbour Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
7h 1m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$923.91
Plane from Armidale to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$815.22

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Coffs Harbour Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$467.39
Plane from Armidale to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$445.65

Train operators

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:
$52.17–$3,844.23

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bellingen to Cairns is to bus which costs $141.30 - $217.39 and takes 39h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bellingen to Cairns is to fly which takes 8h 10m and costs $315.22 - $760.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Bellingen and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Bellingen to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Church St At Hyde St and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Urunga, Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 48m.

How far is it from Bellingen to Cairns?

The distance between Bellingen and Cairns is 1721 km. The road distance is 2192.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bellingen to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 33h 32m and costs $59.78 - $4021.74 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Bellingen to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bellingen to Cairns bus from?

Bellingen to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Urunga station.

Train, bus or fly from Bellingen to Cairns?

The best way to get from Bellingen to Cairns is to fly which takes 8h 10m and costs $315.22 - $760.87 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $59.78 - $4021.74 and takes 33h 32m, you could also bus, which costs $141.30 - $217.39 and takes 39h 48m.

Where does the Bellingen to Cairns bus arrive?

Bellingen to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Lismore station.

What is the time difference between Bellingen and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Bellingen. It is currently 19:42 in Bellingen and 18:42 in Cairns.

Can I drive from Bellingen to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Bellingen to Cairns is 2192 km. It takes approximately 25h 48m to drive from Bellingen to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 827+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $72.26 per night.
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