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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Tambo

Composite routes from Cairns to Tambo

Cheapest
15 h 1 min
Car
1161 km.
from $63
Other
10 h 37 min
Bus, Plane
885 km.
from $302.34
33 h 6 min
Train, Bus
885 km.
from $2003.77
30 h 15 min
885 km.
from $284.90
20 h 29 min
Bus, Plane
885 km.
from $425.99

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 1
Qantas
Website
Qantas
Website
6h 55m
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
$130.43–$760.87
Bus operators
Found: 2
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
1h 10m
5 times a week
$14.13–$25.00
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 Tambo?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Tambo is to drive which costs $141.30 - $217.39 and takes 15h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Tambo is to fly and bus which takes 10h 37m and costs $152.17 - $489.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Tambo?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Tambo. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Tambo via Rockhampton and Barcaldine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 15m.

How far is it from Cairns to Tambo?

The distance between Cairns and Tambo is 952 km. The road distance is 1182 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Tambo without a car is to bus which takes 30h 15m and costs $152.17 - $271.74 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 37m to get from Cairns to Tambo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Tambo bus from?

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

Where does the Cairns to Tambo bus arrive?

Cairns to Tambo bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Rockhampton George Street station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Tambo?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Tambo is 1182 km. It takes approximately 15h 16m to drive from Cairns to Tambo.

Where can I stay near Tambo?

There are four+ hotels available in Tambo. Prices start at $36.75 per night.
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