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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Daly Waters

Composite routes from Cairns to Daly Waters

Cheapest
22 h 49 min
Car
2184 km.
from $120
Other
25 h 13 min
Bus, Plane
1321 km.
from $507.34
5 d 6 h 55 min
Bus, Train
1321 km.
from $2894.05
5 d 14 h 23 min
Bus, Train
1321 km.
from $2307.10
11 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
1321 km.
from $471.99
5 d 16 h 48 min
Train, Bus
1320 km.
from $5785.26

Transport providers

Bus operators

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
10h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.96–$50.00

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Katherine to Daly
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.52–$59.78
Bus from Adelaide to Alice
Ave. Duration:
20h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$130.43–$315.22
Bus from Alice Springs to Daly
Ave. Duration:
12h 25m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$76.09–$184.78

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
29h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$163.04

Train operators

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:
$52.17–$3,844.23

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Brisbane to Southern
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2,183.60–$2,831.51
Train from Brisbane to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2d 21h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,364.36–$3,357.93

Journey Beyond - The Ghan

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Adelaide Parklands to Alice
Ave. Duration:
26h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$303.03–$611.16

Airlines

Airnorth

Website:
flyairnorth.com/
Plane from Cairns to Katherine
Ave. Duration:
18h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$228.26–$706.52
Plane from Cairns to Mac
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$260.87–$706.52

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Daly Waters?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Daly Waters is to drive which costs $271.74 - $402.17 and takes 22h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Daly Waters?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Daly Waters is to fly and drive which takes 11h 34m and costs $304.35 - $815.22 .

How far is it from Cairns to Daly Waters?

The distance between Cairns and Daly Waters is 1778 km. The road distance is 2184.6 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Daly Waters without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Daly Waters without a car is to bus and train via Melbourne which takes 5 days 6h and costs $2500 - $3586.96 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Daly Waters?

It takes approximately 25h 13m to get from Cairns to Daly Waters, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Daly Waters?

Daly Waters is 30 min behind Cairns. It is currently 20:15 in Cairns and 19:45 in Daly Waters.

Can I drive from Cairns to Daly Waters?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Daly Waters is 2185 km. It takes approximately 22h 49m to drive from Cairns to Daly Waters.
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