How to Travel from
Cairns to Coober Pedy
by Plane, Route or Car
Schedule
Cairns, Australia → Coober Pedy, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Coober Pedy
Composite routes from Cairns to Coober Pedy
Cheapest
37 h 33 min
Car
2429 km.
from $133
Other
3 d 2 h 35 min
1752 km.
from $419.11
3 d 10 h 47 min
1750 km.
from $680.92
3 d 8 h 13 min
Train, Bus
1752 km.
from $4015.83
4 d 11 h 52 min
Train, Bus
1752 km.
from $5128.50
4 d 15 h 37 min
Bus, Train
1751 km.
from $2096.23
Route Navigator Cairns - Coober Pedy
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 10 м
10 м
Keep right onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 73 м
73 м
Turn sharp right onto Florence Street
Florence Street, 17 м
17 м
Keep left onto Draper Street
Draper Street, 1 km 277 м
1 km 277 м
Keep right onto Kenny Street
Kenny Street, 18 м
18 м
Keep left onto Draper Street
Draper Street, 367 м
367 м
Turn right onto Comport Street
Comport Street, 3 km 458 м
3 km 458 м
Keep left onto Ray Jones Drive on ramp and take A1 toward Innisfail
Ray Jones Drive on ramp, Innisfail, A1, 18 km 948 м
18 km 948 м
Turn sharp right onto Riverstone Road
Riverstone Road, 1 km 975 м
1 km 975 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Gillies Highway
Gillies Highway, 9 km 709 м
9 km 709 м
Turn left onto Roos Road
Roos Road, 439 м
439 м
Keep right
3 km 775 м
3 km 775 м
Turn left onto Gillies Highway
Gillies Highway, 25 km 23 м
25 km 23 м
Turn left onto Malanda Lake Barrine Road
Malanda Lake Barrine Road, 12 km 850 м
12 km 850 м
Turn left onto Lynch Street
Lynch Street, 354 м
354 м
Turn left onto Patrick Street
Patrick Street, 19 km 140 м
19 km 140 м
Turn right onto East Evelyn Road
East Evelyn Road, 6 km 651 м
6 km 651 м
Turn left onto Sluice Creek Road
Sluice Creek Road, 4 km 309 м
4 km 309 м
Turn left onto Kennedy Highway
Kennedy Highway, 124 km 575 м
124 km 575 м
Keep left onto Kennedy Developmental Road
Kennedy Developmental Road, 95 km 864 м
95 km 864 м
Keep right onto The Lynd Junction
The Lynd Junction, 455 м
455 м
Continue onto Kennedy Developmental Road
Kennedy Developmental Road, 265 km 476 м
265 km 476 м
Turn right onto Mowbray Street
Mowbray Street, 247 м
247 м
Turn left onto Resolution Street
Resolution Street, 1 km 933 м
1 km 933 м
Turn left onto Winton Road
Winton Road, 213 km 994 м
213 km 994 м
Turn right onto Chirnside Street
Chirnside Street, 2 km 625 м
2 km 625 м
Turn right onto Elderslie Street
Elderslie Street, 426 м
426 м
Turn right onto Landsborough Highway
Landsborough Highway, 5 km 943 м
5 km 943 м
Turn left onto Kennedy Developmental Road
Kennedy Developmental Road, 354 km 277 м
354 km 277 м
Turn left onto Diamantina Developmental Road
Diamantina Developmental Road, 215 km 838 м
215 km 838 м
Turn right onto Eyre Developmental Road
Eyre Developmental Road, 164 km 142 м
164 km 142 м
Turn left onto Adelaide Street
Adelaide Street, 285 м
285 м
Continue onto Eyre Developmental Road
Eyre Developmental Road, 4 km 743 м
4 km 743 м
Continue onto Birdsville Track
Birdsville Track, 513 km 498 м
513 km 498 м
Turn sharp right onto Oodnadatta Track
Oodnadatta Track, 210 km 937 м
210 km 937 м
Keep left onto William Creek Road
William Creek Road, 156 km 801 м
156 km 801 м
Turn right onto Stuart Highway
Stuart Highway, 4 km 912 м
4 km 912 м
Turn right onto Hutchison Street
Hutchison Street, 1 km 120 м
1 km 120 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Found: 5
Train operators
Found: 3
JB
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
2d 21h
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)
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Coober Pedy?
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Coober Pedy is to fly which costs $195.65 - $597.83 and takes 17h 6m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Coober Pedy?
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Coober Pedy is to fly which takes 17h 6m and costs $195.65 - $597.83 .
Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Coober Pedy?
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Coober Pedy. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Coober Pedy via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, Central Station, Albury Station/Hume Hwy and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 10h.
How far is it from Cairns to Coober Pedy?
The distance between Cairns and Coober Pedy is 1772 km. The road distance is 3022.4 km.
How do I travel from Cairns to Coober Pedy without a car?
The best way to get from Cairns to Coober Pedy without a car is to train and bus via Broken Hill which takes 3 days 2h and costs $152.17 - $4130.43 .
How long does it take to get from Cairns to Coober Pedy?
It takes approximately 17h 6m to get from Cairns to Coober Pedy, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cairns to Coober Pedy bus from?
Cairns to Coober Pedy bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.
Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Coober Pedy?
The best way to get from Cairns to Coober Pedy is to fly which takes 17h 6m and costs $195.65 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $326.09 - $706.52 and takes 3 days 10h. There are no good options to train between Cairns to Coober Pedy.
Where does the Cairns to Coober Pedy bus arrive?
Cairns to Coober Pedy bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Coober Pedy?
Coober Pedy is 30 min ahead of Cairns. It is currently 18:01 in Cairns and 18:31 in Coober Pedy.
Can I drive from Cairns to Coober Pedy?
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Coober Pedy is 3022 km. It takes approximately 30h 50m to drive from Cairns to Coober Pedy.
Where can I stay near Coober Pedy?
There are 25+ hotels available in Coober Pedy. Prices start at $68.52 per night.
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