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45 h 31 min
3454 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Derby

Composite routes from Cairns to Derby

Cheapest
45 h 31 min
Car
3454 km.
from $189
Other
21 h 46 min
Bus, Plane
2350 km.
from $520.96
7 d 5 h 52 min
Train, Bus
2348 km.
from $6459.17

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 3
Qantas
Website
Airnorth
Website
Aviair
Website
Qantas
Website
16h 40m
Tuesday and Thursday
$326.09–$978.26
Airnorth
Website
25h 10m
Monday
$315.22–$869.57
Aviair
Website
38h 35m
Saturday
$293.48–$869.57
Bus operators
Found: 1
Greyhound Australia
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
2h 30m
5 times a week
$26.09–$46.74
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Train operators
Found: 3
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
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Queensland Rail Travel
Website
25h 20m
4 times a week
$52.17–$3,844.23
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
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)
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Website
2d 6h
Twice a week
$579.84–$1,135.09
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Derby?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Derby is to fly which costs $293.48 - $760.87 and takes 40h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Derby?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Derby is to fly and bus which takes 21h 46m and costs $336.96 - $869.57 .

How far is it from Cairns to Derby?

The distance between Cairns and Derby is 2726 km. The road distance is 3867.5 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Derby without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Derby without a car is to train and bus which takes 7 days 5h and costs $2065.22 - $9239.13 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Derby?

It takes approximately 21h 46m to get from Cairns to Derby, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Derby?

Derby is 2h behind Cairns. It is currently 18:01 in Cairns and 16:01 in Derby.

Can I drive from Cairns to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Derby is 3868 km. It takes approximately 39h 30m to drive from Cairns to Derby.

Where can I stay near Derby?

There are three+ hotels available in Derby. Prices start at $45.41 per night.
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