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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Lucky Bay

Composite routes from Cairns to Lucky Bay

Cheapest
35 h 12 min
Car
3054 km.
from $167
Other
10 h 29 min
Bus, Plane
2058 km.
from $496.70
12 h 30 min
Bus, Plane
2058 km.
from $241.37
3 d 3 h 10 min
2058 km.
from $1629.04
3 d 7 h 22 min
2055 km.
from $625.49
12 h 30 min
Bus, Plane
2058 km.
from $379.74
4 d 10 h 37 min
Bus, Train
2058 km.
from $2043.21

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$29.35

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Albury
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.96–$50.00

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$206.52
Bus from Central Station to Albury
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.17–$119.57

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.15–$40.22

Stateliner

Phone:
1300 851 345
Email:
Website:
stateliner.com.au/
Bus from Whyalla to Cowell
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.22–$22.83
Bus from Adelaide to Cowell
Ave. Duration:
7h 34m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$47.83–$70.65
Bus from Port Lincoln to Cowell
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$22.83–$33.70

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
29h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$163.04

Yorke Peninsula Coaches

Phone:
+61 (0)8 8821 2755
Email:
Website:
peninsulacoaches.com.au/
Bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station to Wallaroo
Ave. Duration:
2h 38m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.09–$30.43

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cairns to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$369.57

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Whyalla
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$326.09–$978.26
Plane from Cairns to Port
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$336.96–$923.91
Plane from Cairns to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$706.52

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$413.04

Train operators

Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific

Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/indian-pacific/
Train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
25h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$652.17–$2,391.30

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

Other operators

Spencer Gulf Searoad

Phone:
+61 8 8823 0777
Email:
Website:
spencergulfsearoad.com/
Other from Wallaroo to Lucky
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.41

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Lucky Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Lucky Bay is to fly and bus and car ferry which costs $173.91 - $402.17 and takes 12h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Lucky Bay?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Lucky Bay is to fly and bus which takes 10h 29m and costs $271.74 - $815.22 .

How far is it from Cairns to Lucky Bay?

The distance between Cairns and Lucky Bay is 2108 km. The road distance is 3054 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Lucky Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Lucky Bay without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 7h and costs $315.22 - $652.17 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Lucky Bay?

It takes approximately 10h 29m to get from Cairns to Lucky Bay, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Lucky Bay?

Lucky Bay is 30 min ahead of Cairns. It is currently 03:46 in Cairns and 04:16 in Lucky Bay.

Can I drive from Cairns to Lucky Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Lucky Bay is 3054 km. It takes approximately 35h 8m to drive from Cairns to Lucky Bay.

Where can I stay near Lucky Bay?

There are four+ hotels available in Lucky Bay. Prices start at $0.00 per night.
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