How to Travel from
Cairns to Port Augusta
by Plane, Route or Car
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Cairns, Australia → Port Augusta, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Port Augusta
Composite routes from Cairns to Port Augusta
Cheapest
31 h 43 min
Car
2436 km.
from $133
Other
10 h 10 min
Bus, Plane
1907 km.
from $476.04
2 d 19 h 49 min
1908 km.
from $357.15
3 d 4 h 1 min
1905 km.
from $586.90
10 h 44 min
Bus, Plane
1907 km.
from $232.45
14 h 33 min
Bus, Plane
1907 km.
from $379.74
4 d 5 h 4 min
Train, Bus
1908 km.
from $5034.46
4 d 8 h 42 min
Bus, Train
1907 km.
from $2028.84
Route Navigator Cairns - Port Augusta
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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, 1 km 933 м
1 km 933 м
Turn left onto Tottenham Road
Tottenham Road, 178 м
178 м
Continue onto Tottenham Road
Tottenham Road, 213 м
213 м
Turn slight left onto Tottenham Road
Tottenham Road, 22 м
22 м
Turn right onto Stirling Road
Stirling Road, 468 м
468 м
Turn sharp left onto Carlton Parade
Carlton Parade, 124 м
124 м
Turn left onto Railway Parade
Railway Parade, 92 м
92 м
Turn right
19 м
19 м
Keep left
79 м
79 м
Turn sharp left
104 м
104 м
Turn right
120 м
120 м
Turn left
55 м
55 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Port Augusta?
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Port Augusta is to fly and bus which costs $152.17 - $413.04 and takes 10h 44m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Port Augusta?
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Port Augusta is to fly and bus which takes 10h 10m and costs $250 - $760.87 .
Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Port Augusta?
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Port Augusta. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Port Augusta via Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre, Brisbane, Central Station, Albury Station/Hume Hwy and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 4h.
How far is it from Cairns to Port Augusta?
The distance between Cairns and Port Augusta is 2068 km. The road distance is 2865.8 km.
How do I travel from Cairns to Port Augusta without a car?
The best way to get from Cairns to Port Augusta without a car is to train and bus via Greenacre which takes 2 days 19h and costs $108.70 - $4021.74 .
How long does it take to get from Cairns to Port Augusta?
It takes approximately 10h 10m to get from Cairns to Port Augusta, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cairns to Port Augusta bus from?
Cairns to Port Augusta bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.
Where does the Cairns to Port Augusta bus arrive?
Cairns to Port Augusta bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Port Augusta?
Port Augusta is 30 min ahead of Cairns. It is currently 15:13 in Cairns and 15:43 in Port Augusta.
Can I drive from Cairns to Port Augusta?
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Port Augusta is 2866 km. It takes approximately 33h 5m to drive from Cairns to Port Augusta.
Where can I stay near Port Augusta?
There are 12+ hotels available in Port Augusta. Prices start at $41.74 per night.
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