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34 h 16 min
2892 km.
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Great Ocean Road, Australia → Cairns, Australia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Great Ocean Road to Cairns

Composite routes from Great Ocean Road to Cairns

Cheapest
34 h 16 min
Car
2892 km.
from $159
Other
11 h 14 min
Train, Plane
2377 km.
from $203.46
2 d 9 h 47 min
2376 km.
from $2230.96
2 d 14 h 53 min
2375 km.
from $619.29
14 h 52 min
Train, Plane
2377 km.
from $366.50
13 h 51 min
Train, Plane
2377 km.
from $277.37
12 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
2377 km.
from $348.76
2 d 18 h 38 min
Bus, Train
2377 km.
from $328.91

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 5
Transport for NSW
Website
Firefly Express
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
V-Line Buses
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
14h 6m
Twice daily
$12.63–$34.10
131 500
131 500
Call
Firefly Express
Website
1h 35m
Twice daily
$42.95–$58.10
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
12h
Once daily
$88.42–$214.73
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
V-Line Buses
Website
2h 10m
3 times a week
$1.39–$12.63
+61 3 9662 2505
+61 3 9662 2505
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
29h 30m
Once daily
$138.94–$189.46
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
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Virgin Australia
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Jetstar
Website
3h 17m
Every day
$107.36–$366.30
Qantas
Website
3h 18m
Every day
$107.36–$631.55
Virgin Australia
Website
3h 30m
Every day
$126.31–$429.45
Train operators
Found: 3
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
V/Line
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
11h 18m
Twice daily
$48.00–$176.83
131 500
131 500
Call
V/Line
Website
3h 25m
5 times a day
$5.94–$8.21
1800 800 007
1800 800 007
Call
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
25h 20m
4 times a week
$60.63–$4,467.19
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Great Ocean Road to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Great Ocean Road to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $108.70 - $293.48 and takes 11h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Great Ocean Road to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Great Ocean Road to Cairns is to train and fly which takes 11h 14m and costs $108.70 - $293.48 .

How far is it from Great Ocean Road to Cairns?

The distance between Great Ocean Road and Cairns is 2654 km. The road distance is 2972.2 km.

How do I travel from Great Ocean Road to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Great Ocean Road to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 2 days 9h and costs $152.17 - $4239.13 .

How long does it take to get from Great Ocean Road to Cairns?

It takes approximately 11h 14m to get from Great Ocean Road to Cairns, including transfers.

Train or bus from Great Ocean Road to Cairns?

The best way to get from Great Ocean Road to Cairns is to train which takes 2 days 9h and costs $152.17 - $4239.13 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $293.48 - $652.17 and takes 2 days 14h.

What is the time difference between Great Ocean Road and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Great Ocean Road. It is currently 16:42 in Great Ocean Road and 15:42 in Cairns.

Can I drive from Great Ocean Road to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Great Ocean Road to Cairns is 2972 km. It takes approximately 35h 35m to drive from Great Ocean Road 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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