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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Coffs Harbour to Cairns

Composite routes from Coffs Harbour to Cairns

Cheapest
24 h 51 min
Car
2096 km.
from $115
Other
31 h 38 min
1664 km.
from $2021.28
36 h 18 min
Train, Bus
1664 km.
from $376.72
10 h 10 min
Bus, Plane
1665 km.
from $335.85
10 h 33 min
Train, Plane
1665 km.
from $172.07
11 h 31 min
Train, Plane
1665 km.
from $305.41
39 h 51 min
1665 km.
from $274.73

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:
$5.98–$13.04
Train from Coffs Harbour Station to Kempsey
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.70–$5.98
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:
$163.04–$402.17
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Byron
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.17–$50.00

Busways

Phone:
1300 692 929
Website:
busways.com.au/
Bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.24–$5.43

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Byron
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$31.52
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$26.09
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$163.04

Dorrigo Transit

Phone:
+61 (0)2 5625 0065
Email:
Website:
dorrigotransit.com.au/index.html
Bus from Coffs Harbour Station to Armidale
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$54.35–$76.09

Byron Easy Bus

Phone:
+612 6685 7447
Email:
Website:
byronbayshuttle.com.au
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.87–$42.39

Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus

Phone:
+61 (0)2 6685 7447
Email:
Website:
brisbane2byron.com/
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$38.04–$45.48

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$391.30

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Coffs Harbour Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
7h 1m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$923.91
Plane from Armidale to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$815.22
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$489.13
Plane from Port Macquarie to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h 12m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$815.22

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
Plane from Armidale to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$445.65
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$434.78
Plane from Port Macquarie to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$532.61

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 Coffs Harbour (Station) to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Coffs Harbour (Station) to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $81.52 - $369.57 and takes 10h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Coffs Harbour (Station) to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Coffs Harbour (Station) to Cairns is to fly which takes 8h 26m and costs $304.35 - $760.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Coffs Harbour (Station) and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Coffs Harbour (Station) to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Coffs Harbour High School, Harbour Dr 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 51m.

Is there a direct train between Coffs Harbour (Station) and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Coffs Harbour (Station) station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Coffs Harbour Station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 38m.

How far is it from Coffs Harbour (Station) to Cairns?

The distance between Coffs Harbour (Station) and Cairns is 1682 km. The road distance is 2158.5 km.

How do I travel from Coffs Harbour (Station) to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Coffs Harbour (Station) to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 31h 38m and costs $54.35 - $4021.74 .

How long does it take to get from Coffs Harbour (Station) to Cairns?

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Coffs Harbour (Station) to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coffs Harbour (Station) to Cairns bus from?

Coffs Harbour (Station) to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Coffs Harbour station.

Where do I catch the Coffs Harbour (Station) to Cairns train from?

Coffs Harbour (Station) to Cairns train services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Coffs Harbour Station.

Train, bus or fly from Coffs Harbour (Station) to Cairns?

The best way to get from Coffs Harbour (Station) to Cairns is to fly which takes 8h 26m and costs $304.35 - $760.87 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $54.35 - $4021.74 and takes 31h 38m, you could also bus, which costs $141.30 - $260.87 and takes 39h 51m.

Where does the Coffs Harbour (Station) to Cairns bus arrive?

Coffs Harbour (Station) to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Byron Bay station.

What is the time difference between Coffs Harbour (Station) and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Coffs Harbour (Station). It is currently 20:00 in Coffs Harbour (Station) and 19:00 in Cairns.

Where does the Coffs Harbour (Station) to Cairns train arrive?

Coffs Harbour (Station) to Cairns train services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Roma Street Station.

Can I drive from Coffs Harbour (Station) to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Coffs Harbour (Station) to Cairns is 2159 km. It takes approximately 25h 23m to drive from Coffs Harbour (Station) 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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