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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Broken Hill

Composite routes from Cairns to Broken Hill

Cheapest
28 h 58 min
Car
2230 km.
from $122
Other
2 d 6 h 24 min
1728 km.
from $2029.08
2 d 9 h 10 min
1725 km.
from $385.87
10 h 45 min
Bus, Plane
1727 km.
from $376.85
12 h 45 min
Bus, Plane
1727 km.
from $205.27
2 d 14 h 23 min
Bus, Train
1727 km.
from $403.48

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 4
Transport for NSW
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Murrays Coaches
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
13h 54m
Twice daily
$10.87–$29.35
131 500
131 500
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
30h
Once daily
$163.04–$413.04
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
29h 5m
Once daily
$119.57–$163.04
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Murrays Coaches
Website
8h
Once daily
$65.22–$97.83
(61) 13 22 51
(61) 13 22 51
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 4
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Regional Express
Website
Jetstar
Website
3h 10m
Every day
$119.57–$369.57
Qantas
Website
6h 25m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$173.91–$923.91
Virgin Australia
Website
3h 25m
Thursday
$173.91–$413.04
Regional Express
Website
12h 5m
Thursday
$195.65–$923.91
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
25h 20m
4 times a week
$52.17–$3,844.23
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Broken Hill is to fly and bus which costs $119.57 - $369.57 and takes 12h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Broken Hill is to fly which takes 9h 26m and costs $206.52 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Broken Hill?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Broken Hill. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Blende St After Bromide St via Brisbane City, St George, Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Broken Hill?

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

How far is it from Cairns to Broken Hill?

The distance between Cairns and Broken Hill is 1747 km. The road distance is 2453.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Broken Hill without a car is to train which takes 2 days 6h and costs $76.09 - $3913.04 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Cairns to Broken Hill, including transfers.

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

Cairns to Broken Hill bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

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

Cairns to Broken Hill train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Broken Hill?

The best way to get from Cairns to Broken Hill is to fly which takes 9h 26m and costs $206.52 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $76.09 - $3913.04 and takes 2 days 6h, you could also bus, which costs $206.52 - $347.83 and takes 2 days 9h.

Where does the Cairns to Broken Hill bus arrive?

Cairns to Broken Hill bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Broken Hill?

Broken Hill is 30 min ahead of Cairns. It is currently 15:13 in Cairns and 15:43 in Broken Hill.

Where does the Cairns to Broken Hill train arrive?

Cairns to Broken Hill train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Broken Hill?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Broken Hill is 2453 km. It takes approximately 28h 47m to drive from Cairns to Broken Hill.

Where can I stay near Broken Hill?

There are 64+ hotels available in Broken Hill. Prices start at $61.67 per night.
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