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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ceduna to Cairns

Composite routes from Ceduna to Cairns

Cheapest
37 h 54 min
Car
3332 km.
from $183
Other
3 d 8 h 23 min
2080 km.
from $634.62
3 d 23 h 27 min
Bus, Train
2081 km.
from $2178.91
16 h 37 min
Bus, Plane
2081 km.
from $346.10
24 h 29 min
Bus, Plane
2081 km.
from $389.47
12 h 10 min
Bus, Plane
2081 km.
from $405.77
16 h 10 min
Bus, Plane
2081 km.
from $470
4 d 4 h 7 min
Bus, Train
2081 km.
from $2178.91

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Ceduna Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$228.26–$706.52
Plane from Whyalla Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
11h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$652.17
Plane from Ceduna Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$869.57
Plane from Port Lincoln Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$336.96–$923.91

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Ceduna Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$445.65
Plane from Port Lincoln Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$597.83

Hinterland Aviation

Website:
hinterlandaviation.com.au/
Plane from Ceduna Airport to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
20h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$815.22

Bus operators

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Albury station to Central
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.96–$50.00

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Albury station to Central
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.17–$119.57
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$195.65
Bus from Brisbane to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$163.04–$402.17

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury
Ave. Duration:
14h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.15–$40.22

Stateliner

Phone:
1300 851 345
Email:
Website:
stateliner.com.au/
Bus from Ceduna to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$70.65–$108.70
Bus from Ceduna to Iron
Ave. Duration:
5h 14m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$42.39–$65.22
Bus from Ceduna to Kimba
Ave. Duration:
4h 19m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$35.87–$51.09
Bus from Cleve to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.57–$28.26

Trans North Bus & Coach

Phone:
+61 7 3036 2070
Website:
transnorthbus.com.au/
Bus from Cooktown to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$43.48–$65.22

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$163.04

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Cairns
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)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Adelaide to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2d 8h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,364.36–$3,357.93

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ceduna to Cairns is to fly which costs $152.17 - $456.52 and takes 7h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ceduna to Cairns is to fly which takes 7h 38m and costs $152.17 - $456.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Ceduna and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Ceduna to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Ceduna and arriving at Cairns Central Station via 85 Franklin St, Albury station, Central Station, King George Square, 1d and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 8h.

How far is it from Ceduna to Cairns?

The distance between Ceduna and Cairns is 2094 km. The road distance is 3333 km.

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

The best way to get from Ceduna to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 8h and costs $315.22 - $652.17 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Ceduna to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ceduna to Cairns bus from?

Ceduna to Cairns bus services, operated by Stateliner, depart from Ceduna station.

Bus or fly from Ceduna to Cairns?

The best way to get from Ceduna to Cairns is to fly which takes 7h 38m and costs $152.17 - $456.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $315.22 - $652.17 and takes 3 days 8h.

Where does the Ceduna to Cairns bus arrive?

Ceduna to Cairns bus services, operated by Stateliner, arrive at Adelaide station.

What is the time difference between Ceduna and Cairns?

Cairns is 30 min behind Ceduna. It is currently 18:08 in Ceduna and 17:38 in Cairns.

Can I drive from Ceduna to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Ceduna to Cairns is 3333 km. It takes approximately 37h 50m to drive from Ceduna to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 827+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $72.26 per night.
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