How to Travel from
City of Coffs Harbour to Cairns
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Schedule
City of Coffs Harbour, Australia → Cairns, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from City Of Coffs Harbour to Cairns
Composite routes from City Of Coffs Harbour to Cairns
Cheapest
24 h 53 min
Car
2097 km.
from $115
Other
32 h 45 min
1664 km.
from $1913.72
37 h 25 min
Train, Bus
1664 km.
from $362.63
39 h 45 min
1665 km.
from $261.36
Route Navigator City of Coffs Harbour - Cairns
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Aviation Drive
Aviation Drive, 75 м
75 м
Turn right onto Enterprise Drive
Enterprise Drive, 322 м
322 м
Turn left onto Dakota Drive
Dakota Drive, 140 м
140 м
Turn sharp right onto Hogbin Drive
Hogbin Drive, 1 km 618 м
1 km 618 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Hogbin Drive
Hogbin Drive, 367 м
367 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Hogbin Drive
Hogbin Drive, 356 м
356 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Hogbin Drive
Hogbin Drive, 1 km 472 м
1 km 472 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Orlando Street
Orlando Street, 1 km 184 м
1 km 184 м
Turn right onto Pacific Highway
Pacific Highway, 2 km 612 м
2 km 612 м
Keep right
48 м
48 м
Turn sharp left
349 km 356 м
349 km 356 м
Continue onto Pacific Motorway and drive toward Brisbane
Pacific Motorway, Brisbane, 27 km 162 м
27 km 162 м
Keep right and take M7 toward Brisbane Airport, Sunshine Coast
Brisbane Airport, Sunshine Coast, M7, 9 km 903 м
9 km 903 м
Keep left
1 km 48 м
1 km 48 м
Keep right and take A3 toward Chermside, Sunshine Coast
Chermside, Sunshine Coast, A3, 9 km 21 м
9 km 21 м
Keep right onto Gympie Arterial Road
Gympie Arterial Road, 70 km 57 м
70 km 57 м
Keep right onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 70 km 16 м
70 km 16 м
Keep left onto Bruce Highway off ramp
Bruce Highway off ramp, 1 km 58 м
1 km 58 м
Continue onto Cooroy - Gympie Rd
Cooroy - Gympie Rd, 21 km 213 м
21 km 213 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Wide Bay Highway
Wide Bay Highway, 20 km 390 м
20 km 390 м
Turn right onto Brooweena - Woolooga Road
Brooweena - Woolooga Road, 9 km 281 м
9 km 281 м
Turn left onto Brooweena - Woolooga Road
Brooweena - Woolooga Road, 48 km 872 м
48 km 872 м
Turn left onto Maryborough - Biggenden Road
Maryborough - Biggenden Road, 26 km 425 м
26 km 425 м
Turn right onto Mary Street
Mary Street, 1 km 300 м
1 km 300 м
Turn right onto Caroline Street
Caroline Street, 17 km 516 м
17 km 516 м
Turn left onto Booyal-Dallarnil Road
Booyal-Dallarnil Road, 18 km 202 м
18 km 202 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 291 km 426 м
291 km 426 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Yeppen Crossing
Yeppen Crossing, 3 km 369 м
3 km 369 м
Continue onto Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway)
Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway), 1 km 800 м
1 km 800 м
Turn right onto Fitzroy Street
Fitzroy Street, 4 km 33 м
4 km 33 м
Continue onto Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway)
Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway), 8 km 748 м
8 km 748 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway)
Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway), 288 km 878 м
288 km 878 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Broad Street
Broad Street, 11 km 240 м
11 km 240 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 17 km 777 м
17 km 777 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Mackay Ring Road
Mackay Ring Road, 3 km 557 м
3 km 557 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mackay Ring Road
Mackay Ring Road, 9 km 926 м
9 km 926 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 4 km 441 м
4 km 441 м
Turn slight left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 177 km 609 м
177 km 609 м
Keep left onto A1 and drive toward Proserpine
Proserpine, 110 km 938 м
110 km 938 м
Continue onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 1 km 898 м
1 km 898 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bower Street
Bower Street, 3 km 75 м
3 km 75 м
Keep left and take A1 toward Townsville
Townsville, A1, 223 м
223 м
Continue onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 79 km 436 м
79 km 436 м
Turn right onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 1 km 89 м
1 km 89 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 2 km 152 м
2 km 152 м
Turn left onto Cross Street
Cross Street, 1 km 756 м
1 km 756 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Fulham Road
Fulham Road, 1 km 903 м
1 km 903 м
Turn right onto Hugh Street
Hugh Street, 2 km 993 м
2 km 993 м
Keep left
1 km 600 м
1 km 600 м
Keep right onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 2 м
1 km 2 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 754 м
1 km 754 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 6 km 162 м
6 km 162 м
Keep left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 151 km 898 м
151 km 898 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 95 km 840 м
95 km 840 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Ernest Street
Ernest Street, 31 km 511 м
31 km 511 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 277 м
277 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 51 km 50 м
51 km 50 м
Keep left onto Ray Jones Drive off ramp and drive toward City, Portsmith
Ray Jones Drive off ramp, City, Portsmith, 2 km 108 м
2 km 108 м
Keep left
1 km 609 м
1 km 609 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Lyons Street
Lyons Street, 324 м
324 м
Turn right onto Spence Street
Spence Street, 297 м
297 м
Turn left onto Brown Street
Brown Street, 245 м
245 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Brown Street
Brown Street, 339 м
339 м
Turn sharp right onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 2 km 727 м
2 km 727 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Transport for NSW
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Coffs Harbour Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
5h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.43–$13.04
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.12–$7.61
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$152.17–$391.30
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Byron
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.09–$47.83
Premier Motor Service
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Byron
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.74–$30.43
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$25.00
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.70–$163.04
Byron Easy Bus
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$33.70–$40.22
Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.96–$43.65
Airlines
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Coffs Harbour Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
7h 1m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$923.91
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Coffs Harbour Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$467.39
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:
$51.09–$3,689.22
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from City of Coffs Harbour to Cairns?
The cheapest way to get from City of Coffs Harbour to Cairns is to bus which costs $130.43 - $260.87 and takes 39h 45m.
What is the fastest way to get from City of Coffs Harbour to Cairns?
The fastest way to get from City of Coffs Harbour to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $293.48 - $706.52 .
Is there a direct bus between City of Coffs Harbour and Cairns?
No, there is no direct bus from City of Coffs Harbour to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Coffs Harbour Airport, Airport Drive and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Coffs Harbour, Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 45m.
How far is it from City of Coffs Harbour to Cairns?
The distance between City of Coffs Harbour and Cairns is 1678 km. The road distance is 2159.8 km.
How do I travel from City of Coffs Harbour to Cairns without a car?
The best way to get from City of Coffs Harbour to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 32h 45m and costs $54.35 - $3804.35 .
How long does it take to get from City of Coffs Harbour to Cairns?
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from City of Coffs Harbour to Cairns, including transfers.
Where do I catch the City of Coffs Harbour to Cairns bus from?
City of Coffs Harbour to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Coffs Harbour station.
Train, bus or fly from City of Coffs Harbour to Cairns?
The best way to get from City of Coffs Harbour to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $293.48 - $706.52 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $54.35 - $3804.35 and takes 32h 45m, you could also bus, which costs $130.43 - $260.87 and takes 39h 45m.
Where does the City of Coffs Harbour to Cairns bus arrive?
City of Coffs Harbour to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Byron Bay station.
Can I drive from City of Coffs Harbour to Cairns?
Yes, the driving distance between City of Coffs Harbour to Cairns is 2160 km. It takes approximately 25h 25m to drive from City of Coffs Harbour to Cairns.
Where can I stay near Cairns?
There are 861+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $69.35 per night.
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