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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Byron Bay to Cairns

Composite routes from Byron Bay to Cairns

Cheapest
22 h 37 min
Car
1876 km.
from $103
Other
5 h 54 min
Bus, Plane
1530 km.
from $245.38
29 h 16 min
Bus, Train
1530 km.
from $277.84
33 h 26 min
1530 km.
from $223.96
7 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
1530 km.
from $195.99
34 h 46 min
1530 km.
from $292.74

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.12–$7.61

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 Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$26.09
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$163.04

Byron Easy Bus

Phone:
+612 6685 7447
Email:
Website:
byronbayshuttle.com.au
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Gold
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.00–$30.43
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.87–$42.39

Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus

Phone:
+61 (0)2 6685 7447
Email:
Website:
brisbane2byron.com/
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$38.04–$45.48

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$532.61
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$391.30
Plane from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
7h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$423.91

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$532.61
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$489.13
Plane from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$423.91

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$760.87
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$434.78

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 Byron Bay to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Byron Bay to Cairns is to bus which costs $119.57 - $217.39 and takes 33h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Byron Bay to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $130.43 - $445.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Byron Bay and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Byron Bay station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 26m.

How far is it from Byron Bay to Cairns?

The distance between Byron Bay and Cairns is 1564 km. The road distance is 1980.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Byron Bay to Cairns without a car is to bus and train which takes 29h 16m and costs $52.17 - $4021.74 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Byron Bay to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Byron Bay to Cairns bus from?

Byron Bay to Cairns bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, depart from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station.

Bus or fly from Byron Bay to Cairns?

The best way to get from Byron Bay to Cairns is to bus which takes 33h 26m and costs $119.57 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $119.57 - $434.78 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Byron Bay to Cairns bus arrive?

Byron Bay to Cairns bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Byron Bay and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Byron Bay. It is currently 14:53 in Byron Bay and 13:53 in Cairns.

Can I drive from Byron Bay to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Byron Bay to Cairns is 1980 km. It takes approximately 23h 2m to drive from Byron Bay 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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