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Cairns to Hamilton

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Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$29.35

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Campbellfield
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.96–$51.09

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$206.52

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$1.52–$13.04
Bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$1.09–$10.87

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
29h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$163.04

Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus

Phone:
03 5333 4181
Website:
airportshuttlebus.com.au/
Bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$30.53

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$315.22
Plane from Cairns to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$706.52

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$543.48
Plane from Cairns to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$706.52
Plane from Cairns to Bendigo
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$760.87

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$369.57

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Mount
Ave. Duration:
6h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$869.57

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.30–$152.17

V/Line

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Southern Cross to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.57–$6.52
Train from Footscray to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.57–$5.98
Train from Bendigo to Footscray
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.78–$6.52

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
25h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$52.17–$3,844.23

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Brisbane to Southern
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2,183.60–$2,831.51

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Hamilton is to fly and bus which costs $119.57 - $304.35 and takes 10h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Hamilton is to fly and bus which takes 9h 59m and costs $173.91 - $597.83 .

How far is it from Cairns to Hamilton?

The distance between Cairns and Hamilton is 2616 km. The road distance is 2996.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Hamilton without a car is to train and bus via Sydney which takes 2 days 9h and costs $108.70 - $4130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 40m to get from Cairns to Hamilton, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Hamilton?

Hamilton is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 03:45 in Cairns and 04:45 in Hamilton.

Can I drive from Cairns to Hamilton?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Hamilton is 2996 km. It takes approximately 35h 9m to drive from Cairns to Hamilton.

Where can I stay near Hamilton?

There are 18+ hotels available in Hamilton. Prices start at $64.78 per night.
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