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1979 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Gunnedah to Cairns

Composite routes from Gunnedah to Cairns

Cheapest
22 h 34 min
Car
1979 km.
from $108
Other
8 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
1626 km.
from $275.13
43 h 25 min
1624 km.
from $2045.52
37 h 59 min
Train, Bus
1624 km.
from $2179.13
42 h 51 min
1624 km.
from $367.39
10 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
1626 km.
from $312.09
12 h 58 min
Train, Plane
1626 km.
from $394.82
44 h 29 min
Train, bus via Toowoomba, Train, bus via Toowoomba
1626 km.
from $327.98

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 6
Transport for NSW
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Murrays Coaches
Website
Dorrigo Transit
Website
Crisps Coaches
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
2h 15m
Twice daily
$5.18–$9.47
131 500
131 500
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
1h 50m
4 times a day
$20.21–$32.84
1300 473946
1300 473946
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
Murrays Coaches
Website
1h 45m
Every 4 hours
$18.95–$27.79
(61) 13 22 51
(61) 13 22 51
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Dorrigo Transit
Website
1h 30m
Once a week
$35.37–$46.73
+61 (0)2 5625 0065
+61 (0)2 5625 0065
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Crisps Coaches
Website
5h
Once a week
$50.52–$151.57
+61 (07) 4661 8333
+61 (07) 4661 8333
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 2
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Qantas
Website
5h 45m
Every day
$138.94–$821.01
Virgin Australia
Website
5h 23m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$138.94–$467.35
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
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 Gunnedah to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Gunnedah to Cairns is to bus which costs $173.91 - $369.57 and takes 42h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gunnedah to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 8h 19m and costs $130.43 - $434.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Gunnedah and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Gunnedah station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Moree, Warwick and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Gunnedah and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Gunnedah station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Gunnedah Station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Werris Creek Station, Maitland Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 25m.

How far is it from Gunnedah to Cairns?

The distance between Gunnedah and Cairns is 1755 km. The road distance is 1985.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Gunnedah to Cairns without a car is to train and bus which takes 37h 59m and costs $119.57 - $4130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Gunnedah to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gunnedah to Cairns bus from?

Gunnedah to Cairns bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop.

Where do I catch the Gunnedah to Cairns train from?

Gunnedah to Cairns train services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Gunnedah Station.

Train or bus from Gunnedah to Cairns?

The best way to get from Gunnedah to Cairns is to bus which takes 42h 51m and costs $173.91 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65.22 - $4021.74 and takes 43h 25m.

Where does the Gunnedah to Cairns bus arrive?

Gunnedah to Cairns bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Moree Station, Coach Stop.

What is the time difference between Gunnedah and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Gunnedah. It is currently 21:42 in Gunnedah and 20:42 in Cairns.

Where does the Gunnedah to Cairns train arrive?

Gunnedah to Cairns train services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Werris Creek Station.

Can I drive from Gunnedah to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Gunnedah to Cairns is 1986 km. It takes approximately 23h 23m to drive from Gunnedah 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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