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How to Travel from

Derby to Cairns

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Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Derby Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
39h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$290.51–$884.17
Plane from Broome to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
12h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$353.67–$1,073.63

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Derby Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
39h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$290.51–$884.17
Plane from Broome to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
12h 53m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$353.67–$1,073.63
Plane from Broome to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
18h 35m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$631.55–$1,894.65

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Broome to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
15h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$555.76–$1,389.41

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Derby to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
21h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$164.20–$404.19
Bus from Derby to Broome
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.31–$54.31

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:
$60.63–$4,467.19

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Adelaide to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2d 8h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,585.46–$3,902.09

Journey Beyond - The Ghan

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Darwin to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$673.79–$1,319.03

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 $306.46 - $957.70 and takes 35h 39m.

What is the most efficient way to travel from Derby to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Derby to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 13h 21m and costs $383.08 - $1,149.24.

How many kilometers is it from Derby to Cairns?

2363 km

How can I travel from Derby to Cairns without a car, using only public transportation?

$2,426.16 - $10,853.90

How long does it take to travel from Derby to Cairns, including transfers?

It takes approximately 35 hours and 39 minutes to get from Derby to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Derby and Cairns?

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

Can you drive from Derby to Cairns?

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

Where can I find lodging options near Cairns?

There are 827+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $84.89 per night.
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