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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Shellharbour

Composite routes from Cairns to Shellharbour

Cheapest
29 h 7 min
Car
2478 km.
from $136
Other
7 h 4 min
Bus, Plane
2026 km.
from $199.58
43 h 41 min
2025 km.
from $2010.46
2 d 3 h 4 min
Bus, Train
2026 km.
from $227.59
2 d 3 h 13 min
2025 km.
from $420.36

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 3
Transport for NSW
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
1h 15m
Every 30 minutes
$3.48–$5.00
131 500
131 500
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
17h
3 times a day
$86.96–$206.52
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: 4
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Link Airways
Website
Jetstar
Website
2h 58m
Every day
$86.96–$489.13
Qantas
Website
2h 57m
Every day
$86.96–$532.61
Virgin Australia
Website
3h
Every day
$108.70–$445.65
Link Airways
Website
6h 55m
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$163.04–$543.48
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 Shellharbour?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Shellharbour is to fly and train which costs $103.26 - $347.83 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Shellharbour is to fly and train which takes 7h 4m and costs $103.26 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Shellharbour?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Shellharbour. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, Central Station and Wollongong Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Cairns to Shellharbour?

The distance between Cairns and Shellharbour is 2076 km. The road distance is 2508.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Shellharbour without a car is to train which takes 43h 41m and costs $65.22 - $3913.04 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Cairns to Shellharbour, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Shellharbour bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Shellharbour?

The best way to get from Cairns to Shellharbour is to train which takes 43h 41m and costs $65.22 - $3913.04 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130.43 - $456.52 and takes 9h 7m, you could also bus, which costs $217.39 - $391.30 and takes 2 days 3h.

Where does the Cairns to Shellharbour bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cairns and Shellharbour?

Shellharbour is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 03:46 in Cairns and 04:46 in Shellharbour.

Can I drive from Cairns to Shellharbour?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Shellharbour is 2508 km. It takes approximately 29h 36m to drive from Cairns to Shellharbour.

Where can I stay near Shellharbour?

There are 563+ hotels available in Shellharbour. Prices start at $89.71 per night.
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