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28 h 59 min
2229 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Broken Hill to Cairns

Composite routes from Broken Hill to Cairns

Cheapest
28 h 59 min
Car
2229 km.
from $122
Fastest
2 h 53 min
Plane
Other
2 d 6 h 20 min
1728 km.
from $2062.57
2 d 13 h 58 min
1728 km.
from $437.78
13 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
1727 km.
from $880.03
11 h 49 min
Bus, Plane
1727 km.
from $360.73
12 h 26 min
Bus, Plane
1727 km.
from $206.60
21 h 32 min
Bus, Plane
1727 km.
from $581.12
3 d 23 h 11 min
Bus, Train
1727 km.
from $2008.93

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 5
Transport for NSW
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Trans North Bus & Coach
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Sid Foggs Coaches
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
13h 5m
Twice a week
$11.96–$32.61
131 500
131 500
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
14h 35m
Twice daily
$76.09–$173.91
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Trans North Bus & Coach
Website
4h 30m
6 times a week
$43.48–$65.22
+61 7 3036 2070
+61 7 3036 2070
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
29h 30m
Once daily
$119.57–$163.04
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Sid Foggs Coaches
Website
5h 40m
6 times a week
$35.87–$44.57
+61 2 4928 1088
+61 2 4928 1088
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 4
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
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Virgin Australia
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Hinterland Aviation
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Jetstar
Website
7h 40m
Monday to Friday
$228.26–$760.87
Qantas
Website
7h 40m
Monday to Friday
$228.26–$760.87
Virgin Australia
Website
6h 50m
Monday and Friday
$271.74–$760.87
Hinterland Aviation
Website
22h 15m
Every day
$271.74–$869.57
Train operators
Found: 2
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
25h 20m
4 times a week
$52.17–$3,844.23
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
2d 8h
Once a week
$1,364.36–$3,357.93
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Broken Hill to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Broken Hill to Cairns is to bus and fly which costs $119.57 - $369.57 and takes 12h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Broken Hill to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Broken Hill to Cairns is to fly which takes 8h 11m and costs $217.39 - $760.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Broken Hill and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Broken Hill to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Blende St After Bromide St and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Dubbo, Newcastle, King George Square, 1d and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.

Is there a direct train between Broken Hill and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Broken Hill station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Broken Hill Station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Strathfield Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Broken Hill to Cairns?

The distance between Broken Hill and Cairns is 1747 km. The road distance is 2453.4 km.

How do I travel from Broken Hill to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Broken Hill to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 2 days 6h and costs $70.65 - $4021.74 .

How long does it take to get from Broken Hill to Cairns?

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Broken Hill to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Broken Hill to Cairns bus from?

Broken Hill to Cairns bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Blende St After Bromide St station.

Where do I catch the Broken Hill to Cairns train from?

Broken Hill to Cairns train services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Broken Hill Station.

Train, bus or fly from Broken Hill to Cairns?

The best way to get from Broken Hill to Cairns is to fly which takes 8h 11m and costs $217.39 - $760.87 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70.65 - $4021.74 and takes 2 days 6h, you could also bus, which costs $228.26 - $413.04 and takes 2 days 13h.

Where does the Broken Hill to Cairns bus arrive?

Broken Hill to Cairns bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1.

What is the time difference between Broken Hill and Cairns?

Cairns is 30 min behind Broken Hill. It is currently 20:32 in Broken Hill and 20:02 in Cairns.

Where does the Broken Hill to Cairns train arrive?

Broken Hill to Cairns train services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Strathfield Station.

Can I drive from Broken Hill to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Broken Hill to Cairns is 2453 km. It takes approximately 28h 46m to drive from Broken Hill 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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