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How to Travel from

Cairns Airport to Melbourne

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Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Cairns to Essendon
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$216.24–$635.99

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.12–$368.88
Plane from Cairns to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.40–$826.79

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.12–$635.99
Plane from Cairns to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$241.68–$826.79
Plane from Cairns to Bendigo
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.80–$890.39

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.20–$432.48

Sharp Aviation

Website:
sharpairlines.com/
Plane from Cairns to Essendon
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$216.24–$635.99

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$34.34

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.25–$59.78

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.04–$216.24
Bus from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$190.80–$483.36

SkyBus

Phone:
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
Website:
skybus.com.au
Bus from Avalon Airport to Southern
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$13.13

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
29h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.92–$190.80
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.32–$108.12

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.34–$178.08

V/Line

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Bendigo to Southern
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.60–$7.63

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
25h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$61.06–$4,498.63

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Brisbane to Southern
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2,555.31–$3,313.52

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest option for travelling from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne?

The cheapest option for travelling from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne is to fly which costs $114.92 - $319.23 and takes 3h 54m.

How long does the flight from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne take, and what is the cost?

The flight from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne takes 3 hours and 54 minutes and costs $114.92 - $319.23.

How many kilometers is it from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne?

The distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Melbourne is 2337 km. The road distance is 2821.6 km.

What is the best way to travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 5h and costs $121.31 - $4,724.64.

How long does it take to travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne by air?

It takes approximately 3 hours and 54 minutes to travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne by air, including transfers.

What is the best way to travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne?

The best way to travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Melbourne is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $114.92 - $319.23. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $121.31 - $4,724.64 and takes 2 days 5h, you could also bus, which costs $255.39 - $523.54 and takes 2 days 13h.

What is the time difference between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 1 hour ahead of Cairns Airport (CNS). It is currently 03:47 in Cairns Airport (CNS) and 04:47 in Melbourne.

What is the driving distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Melbourne?

2822 km

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 4420+ hotels available in Melbourne. Prices start at $91.44 per night.
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