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2357 km.
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Nine ways to Travel from Blue Mountains to Cairns

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Cheapest
By car (2 357 km)
27 h 21 min
2357 km.
from $129
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Train, Plane (Train to Sydney Airport)
8 h 5 min
1895 km.
from $212.62
Train
43 h 34 min
1896 km.
from $2055.49
Bus
2 d 21 min
1896 km.
from $471.85
Plane
7 h 55 min
1895 km.
from $324.09
Train, Plane (Train)
10 h 47 min
1895 km.
from $273.60
Train, Plane (Train to Sydney Airport)
10 h 38 min
1895 km.
from $308.27
Train, Bus
2 d 1 h 15 min
1896 km.
from $242.78

Transport providers

Train operators

Sydney Trains

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/travel-info/ways-to-get-around/train#/
Train from Emu Plains Station to Strathfield
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.43–$5.98

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:
$61.06–$4,498.63

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Bell Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.71–$8.27
Train from Bell Station to Strathfield
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.58–$7.63
Train from Strathfield Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
13h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$34.34
Train from Strathfield Station to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.83–$8.27
Train from Lithgow Station to Emu
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.32–$7.00
Train from Emu Plains Station to Strathfield
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.82–$5.22

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$95.40–$228.96

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:
$139.92–$190.80

Australia Wide Coaches

Phone:
02 9516 1300
Email:
Website:
austwidecoaches.com.au/
Bus from Lithgow to Central
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.98–$39.43

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Sydney Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.76–$572.39
Plane from Orange Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$165.36–$597.83
Plane from Newcastle Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$139.92–$508.80
Plane from Sydney Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.76–$763.19

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Sydney Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.76–$623.27
Plane from Orange Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.36–$1,017.59
Plane from Newcastle Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.92–$890.39
Plane from Sydney Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.76–$826.79

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Sydney Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.20–$521.52
Plane from Orange Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 42m
Frequency:
Monday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$203.52–$635.99
Plane from Newcastle Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.08–$572.39
Plane from Sydney Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.36–$890.39

Questions and Answers

What is the most affordable way to travel from London to Paris?

The most affordable way to travel from London to Paris is by plane and train which costs $150 - $200 and takes 4 hours 30 minutes.

What is the best way to travel from Blue Mountains to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Blue Mountains to Cairns is to drive and fly which takes 7 hours 55 minutes and costs $178.77 - $638.46.

How far is it from Blue Mountains to Cairns?

The distance between Blue Mountains and Cairns is 2127 km. The road distance is 2342.6 km.

How can I get from Blue Mountains to Cairns without a car using only public transport?

The best way to get from Blue Mountains to Cairns without a car using only public transport is to train which takes 43 hours and 34 minutes and costs $83.00 - $4,724.64.

How long does it take to get from Blue Mountains to Cairns?

It takes approximately 8 hours and 5 minutes to get from Blue Mountains to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the best way to travel from Blue Mountains to Cairns?

The best way to get from Blue Mountains to Cairns is to train which takes 43h 34m and costs $83.00 - $4,724.64. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $293.69 - $510.77 and takes 2 days 0h.

What is the time difference between Blue Mountains and Cairns?

Cairns is one hour behind Blue Mountains. It is currently 10:23 in Blue Mountains and 09:23 in Cairns.

Can you travel from Blue Mountains to Cairns by car?

2343 km

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 827+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $84.89 per night.
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