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Dalby, Australia → Cairns, Australia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dalby to Cairns

Composite routes from Dalby to Cairns

Cheapest
18 h 51 min
Car
1627 km.
from $89
Other
8 h 22 min
Bus, Plane
1272 km.
from $203.75
29 h 35 min
Bus, Train
1272 km.
from $259.17
33 h 45 min
1272 km.
from $234.09
8 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
1272 km.
from $407.58
10 h 10 min
Bus, Train
1272 km.
from $246.67
8 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
1272 km.
from $331.04
11 h
Bus, Plane
1272 km.
from $298.32
35 h 5 min
1272 km.
from $259.61

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Varsity
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.80–$5.43

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Dalby to Miles
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$17.39–$27.17
Bus from Dalby to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$23.91–$42.39
Bus from Brisbane to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$152.17–$391.30

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:
$108.70–$163.04

Murrays Coaches

Phone:
(61) 13 22 51
Email:
Website:
murrays.com.au/default.aspx
Bus from Dalby to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.09–$35.87
Bus from Dalby to Oakey
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$8.70–$11.96

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$380.43
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$597.83
Plane from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$103.26–$423.91
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$652.17

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$456.52
Plane from Miles Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
4h 57m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$521.74
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$597.83
Plane from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$103.26–$423.91
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$652.17

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$423.91
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$760.87
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$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:
$51.09–$3,689.22

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Dalby to Cairns is to bus which costs $130.43 - $206.52 and takes 33h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dalby to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 8h 1m and costs $173.91 - $521.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Dalby and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Dalby to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Dalby and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 45m.

How far is it from Dalby to Cairns?

The distance between Dalby and Cairns is 1624 km. The road distance is 1628.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Dalby to Cairns without a car is to bus and train which takes 29h 35m and costs $76.09 - $3804.35 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Dalby to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dalby to Cairns bus from?

Dalby to Cairns bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Dalby station.

Where does the Dalby to Cairns bus arrive?

Dalby to Cairns bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Brisbane station.

Can I drive from Dalby to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Dalby to Cairns is 1628 km. It takes approximately 19h 5m to drive from Dalby 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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