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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Derby

Composite routes from Cairns to Derby

Cheapest
39 h 21 min
Car
3867 km.
from $212
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

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Broome
Ave. Duration:
16h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$326.09–$978.26

Airnorth

Website:
flyairnorth.com/
Plane from Cairns to Broome
Ave. Duration:
25h 10m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$315.22–$869.57

Aviair

Website:
aviair.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Derby
Ave. Duration:
38h 35m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$293.48–$869.57

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Broome to Derby
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$26.09–$46.74
Bus from Palmerston to Derby
Ave. Duration:
21h 55m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$141.30–$347.83

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 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 Darwin
Ave. Duration:
2d 6h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$579.84–$1,135.09

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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