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21 h 42 min
1891 km.
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Cairns, Australia → Tenterfield, Australia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Tenterfield

Composite routes from Cairns to Tenterfield

Cheapest
21 h 42 min
Car
1891 km.
from $104
Other
10 h 11 min
Bus, Plane
1490 km.
from $257.17
31 h 41 min
Train
1491 km.
from $2053.99
35 h 26 min
1491 km.
from $279.55
10 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
1490 km.
from $208.23
10 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
1490 km.
from $260.63
11 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
1490 km.
from $228.65
13 h 58 min
Bus, Plane
1490 km.
from $416.68
13 h 13 min
Bus, Plane
1490 km.
from $469.04
36 h 21 min
1490 km.
from $290.87

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 7
Transport for NSW
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Crisps Coaches
Website
Byron Easy Bus
Website
Ballina Buslines
Website
Symes Coaches
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
1h
Once daily
$0.12–$3.91
131 500
131 500
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
Crisps Coaches
Website
3h 15m
Twice a week
$30.43–$92.39
+61 (07) 4661 8333
+61 (07) 4661 8333
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Byron Easy Bus
Website
2h 11m
Once daily
$31.52–$36.96
+612 6685 7447
+612 6685 7447
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Ballina Buslines
Website
2h 20m
6 times a week
$3.70–$4.67
02 6686 3666
02 6686 3666
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Symes Coaches
Website
1h 39m
Once daily
(02) 6722 1897
(02) 6722 1897
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 5
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
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Virgin Australia
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Regional Express
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Link Airways
Website
Jetstar
Website
2h 15m
Every day
$108.70–$532.61
Qantas
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5h 30m
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$315.22–$1,032.61
Virgin Australia
Website
2h 20m
Every day
$92.39–$434.78
Regional Express
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8h 15m
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$173.91–$521.74
Link Airways
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$103.26–$652.17
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
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Queensland Rail Travel
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25h 20m
4 times a week
$52.17–$3,844.23
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Tenterfield is to bus which costs $141.30 - $260.87 and takes 35h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Tenterfield is to fly and bus which takes 10h 11m and costs $141.30 - $456.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Tenterfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Tenterfield. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Tenterfield Rotary Park via Brisbane and St Joseph's School, Corundum St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 26m.

How far is it from Cairns to Tenterfield?

The distance between Cairns and Tenterfield is 1782 km. The road distance is 1909.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Tenterfield without a car is to train and bus which takes 31h 41m and costs $81.52 - $4021.74 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 11m to get from Cairns to Tenterfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Tenterfield bus from?

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

Where does the Cairns to Tenterfield bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cairns and Tenterfield?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Tenterfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Tenterfield is 1909 km. It takes approximately 22h 25m to drive from Cairns to Tenterfield.

Where can I stay near Tenterfield?

There are 32+ hotels available in Tenterfield. Prices start at $63.54 per night.
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