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Cairns, Australia → Daydream Island, Australia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Daydream Island

Composite routes from Cairns to Daydream Island

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Transport providers

Airlines

FlexFlight ApS

Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Cairns to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$391.30

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cairns to Great
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$652.17

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Great
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$228.26–$760.87
Plane from Cairns to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$543.48

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Great
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$652.17
Plane from Cairns to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$706.52

Skytrans

Website:
skytrans.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$391.30

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Bus from Mill Street at Proserpine to Coconut
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$1.41–$2.07

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.74–$34.78
Bus from Cairns to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
10h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$141.30

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$46.74–$65.22
Bus from Mackay to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$25.00

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Proserpine
Ave. Duration:
9h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$18.48–$1,370.15

Other operators

Cruise Whitsundays

Phone:
+617 4846 7000
Website:
cruisewhitsundays.com/
Other from Port of Airlie to Daydream
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$38.57

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Daydream Island?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Daydream Island is to bus and ferry which costs $81.52 - $103.26 and takes 11h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Daydream Island?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Daydream Island is to fly and line 860 bus and ferry which takes 6h 3m and costs $217.39 - $652.17 .

How far is it from Cairns to Daydream Island?

The distance between Cairns and Daydream Island is 560 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Daydream Island without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Daydream Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 11h 28m and costs $81.52 - $103.26 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Daydream Island?

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Cairns to Daydream Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Daydream Island?

There are 482+ hotels available in Daydream Island. Prices start at $88.91 per night.
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