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34 h 14 min
2891 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Great Ocean Road

Composite routes from Cairns to Great Ocean Road

Cheapest
34 h 14 min
Car
2891 km.
from $159
Other
11 h 37 min
Bus, Plane
2377 km.
from $207.95
2 d 9 h 25 min
2378 km.
from $389.22
2 d 17 h 25 min
2375 km.
from $585
14 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
2377 km.
from $439.36
12 h 27 min
Bus, Plane
2377 km.
from $380.49
16 h 16 min
Bus, Plane
2377 km.
from $330.88
3 d 11 h 12 min
2376 km.
from $5588.77
3 d 14 h 24 min
Bus, Train
2377 km.
from $2572.21

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 6
Transport for NSW
Website
Firefly Express
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
V-Line Buses
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
14h 10m
Twice daily
$10.87–$29.35
131 500
131 500
Call
Firefly Express
Website
10h 45m
Once daily
$36.96–$51.09
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
17h
3 times a day
$86.96–$206.52
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
V-Line Buses
Website
2h 27m
3 times a week
$1.20–$10.87
+61 3 9662 2505
+61 3 9662 2505
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
29h 5m
Once daily
$119.57–$163.04
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus
Website
1h 30m
Every 3 hours
$30.53
03 5333 4181
03 5333 4181
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 4
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Regional Express
Website
Jetstar
Website
3h 27m
Every day
$92.39–$315.22
Qantas
Website
3h 26m
Every day
$92.39–$543.48
Virgin Australia
Website
3h 25m
Every day
$108.70–$369.57
Regional Express
Website
6h 2m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$163.04–$869.57
Train operators
Found: 4
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
V/Line
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
10h 50m
Twice daily
$41.30–$152.17
131 500
131 500
Call
V/Line
Website
3h 27m
5 times a day
$5.11–$7.07
1800 800 007
1800 800 007
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Queensland Rail Travel
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25h 20m
4 times a week
$52.17–$3,844.23
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
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2d 2h
Twice a week
$2,183.60–$2,831.51
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 Great Ocean Road?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Great Ocean Road is to fly and train which costs $108.70 - $293.48 and takes 11h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Great Ocean Road?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Great Ocean Road is to fly and train which takes 11h 37m and costs $108.70 - $293.48 .

How far is it from Cairns to Great Ocean Road?

The distance between Cairns and Great Ocean Road is 2655 km. The road distance is 2972.8 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Great Ocean Road without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Great Ocean Road without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 9h and costs $152.17 - $4130.43 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Great Ocean Road?

It takes approximately 11h 37m to get from Cairns to Great Ocean Road, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cairns to Great Ocean Road?

The best way to get from Cairns to Great Ocean Road is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 9h and costs $152.17 - $4130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $315.22 - $521.74 and takes 2 days 17h.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Great Ocean Road?

Great Ocean Road is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 10:11 in Cairns and 11:11 in Great Ocean Road.

Can I drive from Cairns to Great Ocean Road?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Great Ocean Road is 2973 km. It takes approximately 35h 37m to drive from Cairns to Great Ocean Road.

Where can I stay near Great Ocean Road?

There are one+ hotels available in Great Ocean Road. Prices start at $101.13 per night.
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