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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Torquay

Composite routes from Cairns to Torquay

Cheapest
18 h 12 min
Car
1470 km.
from $80
Other
23 h 2 min
Train, Bus
1186 km.
from $1684.59

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cairns to Hervey
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$271.74–$923.91

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Hervey
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$597.83

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Hervey
Ave. Duration:
23h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$130.43–$326.09

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Hervey
Ave. Duration:
22h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$92.39–$130.43

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Maryborough
Ave. Duration:
20h 37m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$45.65–$3,247.10
Bus from Maryborough West station to Torquay
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$9.24–$11.96

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Torquay is to bus which costs $97.83 - $141.30 and takes 23h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Torquay is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $271.74 - $489.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Torquay?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Esplanade at Fraser Street via Central Ave at Stockland Hervey Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 40m.

How far is it from Cairns to Torquay?

The distance between Cairns and Torquay is 1207 km. The road distance is 1461 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Torquay without a car is to train and Railbus which takes 23h 2m and costs $54.35 - $3260.87 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Cairns to Torquay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Torquay bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Cairns to Torquay?

The best way to get from Cairns to Torquay is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $271.74 - $489.13 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $97.83 - $141.30 and takes 23h 40m.

Where does the Cairns to Torquay bus arrive?

Cairns to Torquay bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Hervey Bay station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Torquay?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Torquay is 1461 km. It takes approximately 19h 31m to drive from Cairns to Torquay.

Which airlines fly from Cairns Airport to Hervey Bay Airport?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas offer flights from Cairns Airport to Hervey Bay Airport.

Where can I stay near Torquay?

There are 174+ hotels available in Torquay. Prices start at $56.07 per night.
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