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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Central Coast to Cairns

Composite routes from Central Coast to Cairns

Cheapest
27 h 22 min
Car
2346 km.
from $129
Other
7 h 45 min
Train, Plane
1902 km.
from $204.47
40 h 49 min
1902 km.
from $2037.24
2 d 57 min
Train
1902 km.
from $542.64
7 h 46 min
Train, Plane
1902 km.
from $259.25
10 h 5 min
Plane
1902 km.
from $349.18
10 h 18 min
Train, Plane
1902 km.
from $300.12
2 d 1 h 11 min
1902 km.
from $309.28

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Gosford Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.48–$5.22
Train from Gosford Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
12h 51m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.33–$27.17
Train from Gosford Station to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.59–$5.33
Train from Ourimbah Station to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.48–$5.00

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Newcastle to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
14h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$76.09–$173.91
Bus from Brisbane to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$163.04–$402.17

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Tuggerah Westfield Plaza to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
16h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$86.96
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$163.04

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Sydney Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$489.13
Plane from Newcastle Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$434.78
Plane from Orange Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$510.87
Plane from Sydney Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$86.96–$652.17

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Sydney Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$532.61
Plane from Newcastle Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$760.87
Plane from Orange Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$869.57
Plane from Sydney Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$706.52

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Sydney Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$445.65
Plane from Newcastle Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$489.13
Plane from Orange Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 42m
Frequency:
Monday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$543.48
Plane from Sydney Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$760.87

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

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Central Coast to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Central Coast to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $103.26 - $347.83 and takes 7h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Central Coast to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Central Coast to Cairns is to train and fly which takes 7h 45m and costs $103.26 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Central Coast and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Central Coast to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Ourimbah Creek Rd Opp 812 and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Shirley St At Ourimbah St, Tuggerah Westfield Plaza and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Central Coast to Cairns?

The distance between Central Coast and Cairns is 2090 km. The road distance is 2346.9 km.

How do I travel from Central Coast to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Central Coast to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 40h 49m and costs $65.22 - $4021.74 .

How long does it take to get from Central Coast to Cairns?

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Central Coast to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Central Coast to Cairns bus from?

Central Coast to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Tuggerah Westfield Plaza station.

Train or bus from Central Coast to Cairns?

The best way to get from Central Coast to Cairns is to train which takes 40h 49m and costs $65.22 - $4021.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $173.91 - $260.87 and takes 2 days 1h.

Where does the Central Coast to Cairns bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Central Coast and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Central Coast. It is currently 19:05 in Central Coast and 18:05 in Cairns.

Can I drive from Central Coast to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Central Coast to Cairns is 2347 km. It takes approximately 27h 31m to drive from Central Coast 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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