How to Travel from
Cairns to Tumby Bay
by Plane, Route or Car
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Cairns, Australia → Tumby Bay, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Tumby Bay
Composite routes from Cairns to Tumby Bay
Cheapest
34 h 45 min
Car
2731 km.
from $150
Other
3 d 27 min
2164 km.
from $381.07
3 d 8 h 39 min
2165 km.
from $621.14
4 d 9 h 44 min
Train, Bus
2163 km.
from $5068.70
4 d 13 h 29 min
Bus, Train
2164 km.
from $2058.18
Route Navigator Cairns - Tumby Bay
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Continue onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 10 м
10 м
Keep right onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 73 м
73 м
Turn sharp right onto Florence Street
Florence Street, 17 м
17 м
Keep left onto Draper Street
Draper Street, 1 km 277 м
1 km 277 м
Keep right onto Kenny Street
Kenny Street, 18 м
18 м
Keep left onto Draper Street
Draper Street, 367 м
367 м
Turn right onto Comport Street
Comport Street, 3 km 458 м
3 km 458 м
Keep left onto Ray Jones Drive on ramp and take A1 toward Innisfail
Ray Jones Drive on ramp, Innisfail, A1, 18 km 948 м
18 km 948 м
Turn sharp right onto Riverstone Road
Riverstone Road, 1 km 975 м
1 km 975 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Gillies Highway
Gillies Highway, 9 km 709 м
9 km 709 м
Turn left onto Roos Road
Roos Road, 439 м
439 м
Keep right
3 km 775 м
3 km 775 м
Turn left onto Gillies Highway
Gillies Highway, 25 km 23 м
25 km 23 м
Turn left onto Malanda Lake Barrine Road
Malanda Lake Barrine Road, 12 km 850 м
12 km 850 м
Turn left onto Lynch Street
Lynch Street, 354 м
354 м
Turn left onto Patrick Street
Patrick Street, 19 km 140 м
19 km 140 м
Turn right onto East Evelyn Road
East Evelyn Road, 6 km 651 м
6 km 651 м
Turn left onto Sluice Creek Road
Sluice Creek Road, 4 km 309 м
4 km 309 м
Turn left onto Kennedy Highway
Kennedy Highway, 124 km 575 м
124 km 575 м
Keep left onto Kennedy Developmental Road
Kennedy Developmental Road, 95 km 864 м
95 km 864 м
Keep right onto The Lynd Junction
The Lynd Junction, 455 м
455 м
Continue onto Kennedy Developmental Road
Kennedy Developmental Road, 265 km 476 м
265 km 476 м
Turn right onto Mowbray Street
Mowbray Street, 247 м
247 м
Turn left onto Resolution Street
Resolution Street, 1 km 933 м
1 km 933 м
Turn left onto Winton Road
Winton Road, 213 km 994 м
213 km 994 м
Turn right onto Chirnside Street
Chirnside Street, 2 km 625 м
2 km 625 м
Turn right onto Elderslie Street
Elderslie Street, 426 м
426 м
Turn right onto Landsborough Highway
Landsborough Highway, 5 km 943 м
5 km 943 м
Turn left onto Kennedy Developmental Road
Kennedy Developmental Road, 354 km 277 м
354 km 277 м
Turn left onto Diamantina Developmental Road
Diamantina Developmental Road, 215 km 838 м
215 km 838 м
Turn right onto Eyre Developmental Road
Eyre Developmental Road, 164 km 142 м
164 km 142 м
Turn left onto Adelaide Street
Adelaide Street, 285 м
285 м
Continue onto Eyre Developmental Road
Eyre Developmental Road, 4 km 743 м
4 km 743 м
Continue onto Birdsville Track
Birdsville Track, 513 km 498 м
513 km 498 м
Turn left onto The Outback Highway
The Outback Highway, 338 km 355 м
338 km 355 м
Turn right onto Flinders Ranges Way
Flinders Ranges Way, 141 м
141 м
Keep left onto B83
40 м
40 м
Turn slight left onto Flinders Ranges Way
Flinders Ranges Way, 37 km 20 м
37 km 20 м
Continue onto Victoria Parade
Victoria Parade, 4 km 992 м
4 km 992 м
Keep right onto Stuart Highway
Stuart Highway, 87 м
87 м
Turn left
24 km 44 м
24 km 44 м
Continue onto Lincoln Highway
Lincoln Highway, 50 km 437 м
50 km 437 м
Turn right onto Broadbent Terrace
Broadbent Terrace, 104 km 428 м
104 km 428 м
Turn right onto Lincoln Highway and drive toward Cleve, Port Lincoln
Lincoln Highway, Cleve, Port Lincoln, 109 km 985 м
109 km 985 м
Turn left onto Lipson Road
Lipson Road, 5 km 797 м
5 km 797 м
Turn left onto North Terrace
North Terrace, 52 м
52 м
Turn right onto Tumby Terrace
Tumby Terrace, 114 м
114 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Tumby Bay?
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Tumby Bay is to fly which costs $271.74 - $652.17 and takes 9h 18m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Tumby Bay?
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Tumby Bay is to fly which takes 9h 18m and costs $271.74 - $652.17 .
Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Tumby Bay?
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Tumby Bay. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Tumby Bay via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, Central Station, Albury Station/Hume Hwy and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 8h.
How far is it from Cairns to Tumby Bay?
The distance between Cairns and Tumby Bay is 2245 km. The road distance is 3160 km.
How do I travel from Cairns to Tumby Bay without a car?
The best way to get from Cairns to Tumby Bay without a car is to train and bus via Greenacre which takes 3 days 0h and costs $130.43 - $4021.74 .
How long does it take to get from Cairns to Tumby Bay?
It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Cairns to Tumby Bay, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cairns to Tumby Bay bus from?
Cairns to Tumby Bay bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.
Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Tumby Bay?
The best way to get from Cairns to Tumby Bay is to fly which takes 9h 18m and costs $271.74 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $304.35 - $652.17 and takes 3 days 8h. There are no good options to train between Cairns to Tumby Bay.
Where does the Cairns to Tumby Bay bus arrive?
Cairns to Tumby Bay bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Tumby Bay?
Tumby Bay is 30 min ahead of Cairns. It is currently 03:46 in Cairns and 04:16 in Tumby Bay.
Can I drive from Cairns to Tumby Bay?
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Tumby Bay is 3160 km. It takes approximately 36h 7m to drive from Cairns to Tumby Bay.
Where can I stay near Tumby Bay?
There are five+ hotels available in Tumby Bay. Prices start at $74.16 per night.
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