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Seven ways to Travel from Cairns to Wellington

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Cheapest
By car (2 988 km)
35 h 3 min
2988 km.
from $164
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Bus, Plane (Fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport)
8 h 24 min
1766 km.
from $315.41
Train
46 h 49 min
1767 km.
from $2013.88
Bus via St George
2 d 1 h 1 min
1766 km.
from $273.13
Bus, Plane (Fly to Sydney Airport)
11 h 23 min
1766 km.
from $203.49
Bus
2 d 6 h 5 min
1764 km.

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Dubbo Station to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.26–$4.57
Train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield
Ave. Duration:
13h 54m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$29.35
Train from Strathfield Station to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$14.13
Train from Central Station to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
5h 47m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$14.13
Bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.12–$14.13
Bus from Dubbo station to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.12–$3.70

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$163.04–$413.04
Bus from Brisbane to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
14h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$76.09–$173.91

Premier Motor Service

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

Murrays Coaches

Phone:
(61) 13 22 51
Email:
Website:
murrays.com.au/default.aspx
Bus from Brisbane City to St
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$97.83
Bus from St George to Lightning
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$29.35–$41.30

Sid Foggs Coaches

Phone:
+61 2 4928 1088
Email:
Website:
sidfoggs.com.au/
Bus from Newcastle to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$35.87–$44.57

Ogdens Coaches

Phone:
6845 2800
Email:
Website:
ogdenscoaches.com.au/
Bus from Dubbo station to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Bus from Dubbo station to Simpson
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cairns to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$489.13

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
5h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$815.22
Plane from Cairns to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$532.61

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
5h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$760.87
Plane from Cairns to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$445.65

Link Airways

Website:
linkairways.com/
Plane from Cairns to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$250.00–$760.87

Train operators

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Wellington is to fly and train which costs $103.26 - $358.70 and takes 11h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Wellington is to fly and train which takes 8h 24m and costs $163.04 - $521.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Wellington?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Wellington station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Wellington Station, Coach Stop via Brisbane City, St George, Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office and Dubbo station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Wellington?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Wellington station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Wellington Station via Roma Street Station and Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 49m.

How far is it from Cairns to Wellington?

The distance between Cairns and Wellington is 1793 km. The road distance is 2172.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Wellington without a car is to train which takes 46h 49m and costs $65.22 - $3913.04 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Cairns to Wellington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Wellington bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairns to Wellington train from?

Cairns to Wellington train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train or bus from Cairns to Wellington?

The best way to get from Cairns to Wellington is to train which takes 46h 49m and costs $65.22 - $3913.04 . Alternatively, you can bus via St George, which costs $206.52 - $326.09 and takes 2 days 1h.

Where does the Cairns to Wellington bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cairns and Wellington?

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

Where does the Cairns to Wellington train arrive?

Cairns to Wellington train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Wellington?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Wellington is 2173 km. It takes approximately 25h to drive from Cairns to Wellington.

Where can I stay near Wellington?

There are four+ hotels available in Wellington. Prices start at $68.52 per night.
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