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19 h 33 min
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Brisbane to Cairns Bay

Composite routes from Brisbane to Cairns Bay

Cheapest
19 h 33 min
Car
1730 km.
from $95
Other
6 h 42 min
Bus, Plane
1435 km.
from $306.42
10 h 50 min
Train, Plane
1435 km.
from $200.46
33 h 35 min
1434 km.
Select a ticket
7 h 25 min
Bus, Plane
1435 km.
from $190.74
8 h 29 min
Train, Plane
1435 km.
from $273.54
9 h 16 min
Train, Plane
1435 km.
from $190.47
2 d 2 h 31 min
1434 km.
from $3660.26

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 5
Translink
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
Firefly Express
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Metropolitan Buses
Website
Translink
Website
1h 23m
Every 30 minutes
$4.02–$5.98
13 12 30
13 12 30
Call
Transport for NSW
Website
14h 10m
Twice daily
$10.87–$29.35
131 500
131 500
Call
Firefly Express
Website
10h 45m
Once daily
$36.96–$51.09
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
17h
3 times a day
$86.96–$206.52
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Metropolitan Buses
Website
2h 20m
Every 30 minutes
Train operators
Found: 3
Metro Trains Melbourne
Website
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
Metro Trains Melbourne
Website
1h 7m
Every 15 minutes
1800 800 007
1800 800 007
Call
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
9h 31m
Twice daily
$36.96–$152.17
131 500
131 500
Call
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
46h 30m
Twice a week
$2,183.60–$2,831.51
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
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Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
2h 25m
Every day
$119.57–$489.13
Qantas
Website
2h 25m
Every day
$119.57–$489.13
Virgin Australia
Website
2h 20m
Every day
$108.70–$597.83
Other operators
Found: 1
Searoad Ferries
Website
Searoad Ferries
Website
40 min
Every 4 hours
$11.84
+61 3 5257 4500
+61 3 5257 4500
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Cairns Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Cairns Bay is to train and fly which costs $108.70 - $391.30 and takes 9h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brisbane to Cairns Bay?

The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Cairns Bay is to fly and drive and car ferry which takes 6h 42m and costs $141.30 - $532.61 .

How far is it from Brisbane to Cairns Bay?

The distance between Brisbane and Cairns Bay is 1541 km. The road distance is 1850.7 km.

How do I travel from Brisbane to Cairns Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Brisbane to Cairns Bay without a car is to train and night bus and taxi which takes 28h 33m and costs $152.17 - $326.09 .

How long does it take to get from Brisbane to Cairns Bay?

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Brisbane to Cairns Bay, including transfers.

Train or bus from Brisbane to Cairns Bay?

The best way to get from Brisbane to Cairns Bay is to bus which takes 33h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2173.91 - $2934.78 and takes 2 days 2h.

Can I drive from Brisbane to Cairns Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Cairns Bay is 1851 km. It takes approximately 19h 40m to drive from Brisbane to Cairns Bay.

Where can I stay near Cairns Bay?

There are 1612+ hotels available in Cairns Bay. Prices start at $105.28 per night.
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