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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Tweed Heads

Composite routes from Cairns to Tweed Heads

Cheapest
20 h 57 min
Car
1780 km.
from $97
Other
28 h 6 min
1484 km.
from $1984.59
32 h 15 min
1484 km.
from $226.93
6 h 57 min
Bus, Plane
1483 km.
from $174.42
32 h 50 min
Bus, Train
1483 km.
from $253.14

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 3
Translink
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Translink
Website
1h 20m
Every 30 minutes
$4.02–$5.98
13 12 30
13 12 30
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
30h
Once daily
$163.04–$413.04
1300 473946
1300 473946
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
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
2h 15m
Every day
$108.70–$532.61
Qantas
Website
5h 30m
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
$315.22–$1,032.61
Virgin Australia
Website
2h 20m
Every day
$92.39–$434.78
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
25h 20m
4 times a week
$52.17–$3,844.23
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Tweed Heads?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Tweed Heads is to bus which costs $130.43 - $184.78 and takes 32h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Tweed Heads?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Tweed Heads is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $119.57 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Tweed Heads?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Tweed Heads. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Tweed Heads via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 15m.

How far is it from Cairns to Tweed Heads?

The distance between Cairns and Tweed Heads is 1497 km. The road distance is 1917.8 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Tweed Heads without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Tweed Heads without a car is to train which takes 28h 6m and costs $54.35 - $3913.04 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Tweed Heads?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Cairns to Tweed Heads, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Tweed Heads bus from?

Cairns to Tweed Heads bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Tweed Heads?

The best way to get from Cairns to Tweed Heads is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $119.57 - $413.04 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $54.35 - $3913.04 and takes 28h 6m, you could also bus, which costs $130.43 - $184.78 and takes 32h 15m.

Where does the Cairns to Tweed Heads bus arrive?

Cairns to Tweed Heads bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Tweed Heads?

Tweed Heads is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 18:01 in Cairns and 19:01 in Tweed Heads.

Can I drive from Cairns to Tweed Heads?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Tweed Heads is 1918 km. It takes approximately 22h 22m to drive from Cairns to Tweed Heads.

Where can I stay near Tweed Heads?

There are 2453+ hotels available in Tweed Heads. Prices start at $68.40 per night.
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