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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Inverness

Composite routes from Cairns to Inverness

Cheapest
12 h 48 min
Car
1082 km.
from $59

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 2
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Qantas
Website
5h 35m
Every day
$271.74–$521.74
Virgin Australia
Website
6h 11m
Every day
$184.78–$597.83
Bus operators
Found: 2
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
16h 45m
Once daily
$97.83–$239.13
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
16h 50m
Once daily
$70.65–$103.26
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
15h 55m
4 times a week
$33.70–$2,396.41
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Inverness is to bus via Cairns Central Station which costs $76.09 - $103.26 and takes 18h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Inverness is to fly which takes 8h 32m and costs $70.65 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Rockhampton Road at Casey Drive via Rockhampton Police Complex. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 35m.

How far is it from Cairns to Inverness?

The distance between Cairns and Inverness is 932 km. The road distance is 1094.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Inverness without a car is to bus which takes 18h 35m and costs $97.83 - $239.13 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Cairns to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Inverness bus from?

Cairns to Inverness bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Cairns station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Inverness?

The best way to get from Cairns to Inverness is to fly which takes 8h 32m and costs $70.65 - $336.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $97.83 - $239.13 and takes 18h 35m, you could also train, which costs $35.87 - $2500 and takes 18h 49m.

Where does the Cairns to Inverness bus arrive?

Cairns to Inverness bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Inverness is 1094 km. It takes approximately 14h 43m to drive from Cairns to Inverness.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 107+ hotels available in Inverness. Prices start at $61.79 per night.
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