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46 h 23 min
3454 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Derby to Cairns

Composite routes from Derby to Cairns

Cheapest
46 h 23 min
Car
3454 km.
from $189
Other
6 d 13 h 6 min
Bus, Train
2350 km.
from $3413.27
13 h 21 min
Bus, Plane
2350 km.
from $577.42
18 h 9 min
Bus, Plane
2350 km.
from $792.64

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
39h 55m
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
$250.00–$760.87
Qantas
Website
39h 55m
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
$250.00–$760.87
Virgin Australia
Website
15h 40m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$478.26–$1,195.65
Bus operators
Found: 1
Greyhound Australia
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
21h 45m
5 times a week
$141.30–$347.83
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Train operators
Found: 3
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
25h 20m
4 times a week
$52.17–$3,844.23
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
2d 8h
Once a week
$1,364.36–$3,357.93
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Website
2d 2h
Once a week
$579.83–$1,135.09
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Cairns is to fly which costs $260.87 - $815.22 and takes 35h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 13h 21m and costs $326.09 - $978.26 .

How far is it from Derby to Cairns?

The distance between Derby and Cairns is 2363 km. The road distance is 3867.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Cairns without a car is to bus and train which takes 6 days 13h and costs $2065.22 - $9239.13 .

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

It takes approximately 35h 39m to get from Derby to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Derby and Cairns?

Cairns is 2h ahead of Derby. It is currently 07:48 in Derby and 09:48 in Cairns.

Can I drive from Derby to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Cairns is 3868 km. It takes approximately 39h 30m to drive from Derby 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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