How to Travel from
Hornsby to Cairns
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Hornsby, Australia → Cairns, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Hornsby to Cairns
Composite routes from Hornsby to Cairns
Cheapest
27 h 13 min
Car
2374 km.
from $130
Other
39 h 52 min
1940 km.
from $2033.63
46 h 40 min
1940 km.
from $363.72
7 h 50 min
Train, Plane
1940 km.
from $257.77
2 d 15 min
1940 km.
from $312.70
Route Navigator Hornsby - Cairns
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Continue onto George Street
George Street, 1 km 562 м
1 km 562 м
Turn slight left onto Bridge Road
Bridge Road, 63 м
63 м
Turn right onto Jersey Street North
Jersey Street North, 1 km 151 м
1 km 151 м
Turn right onto Pacific Highway
Pacific Highway, 10 km 112 м
10 km 112 м
Keep right onto Pacific Motorway Onramp and take M1 toward Gosford, Newcastle
Pacific Motorway Onramp, Gosford, Newcastle, M1, 86 km 837 м
86 km 837 м
Keep left onto Freemans Drive Exit and take B82 toward Kurri Kurri, Cessnock
Freemans Drive Exit, Kurri Kurri, Cessnock, B82, 1 km 506 м
1 km 506 м
Keep left onto Freemans Drive Exit and take B82 toward Kurri, Cessnock
Freemans Drive Exit, Kurri, Cessnock, B82, 3 km 378 м
3 km 378 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Freemans Drive
Freemans Drive, 12 km 506 м
12 km 506 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Leggetts Drive
Leggetts Drive, 7 km 373 м
7 km 373 м
Turn right onto Railway Street
Railway Street, 345 м
345 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 1 km 821 м
1 km 821 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Lang Street
Lang Street, 2 km 799 м
2 km 799 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Hunter Expressway
Hunter Expressway, 92 km 64 м
92 km 64 м
Turn right onto Lorne Street
Lorne Street, 327 м
327 м
Turn right onto Bridge Street
Bridge Street, 199 м
199 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bridge Street
Bridge Street, 59 km 737 м
59 km 737 м
Continue onto Salisbury Street
Salisbury Street, 26 km 999 м
26 km 999 м
Keep left onto Kamilaroi Highway
Kamilaroi Highway, 14 km 170 м
14 km 170 м
Turn left onto Fitzroy Street
Fitzroy Street, 1 km 812 м
1 km 812 м
Turn left onto Kamilaroi Highway
Kamilaroi Highway, 78 km 733 м
78 km 733 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Oxley Highway
Oxley Highway, 1 km 796 м
1 km 796 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Conadilly Street
Conadilly Street, 2 km 594 м
2 km 594 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Conadilly Street
Conadilly Street, 465 м
465 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Conadilly Street
Conadilly Street, 1 km 699 м
1 km 699 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Conadilly Street
Conadilly Street, 37 km 6 м
37 km 6 м
Turn right onto Laidlaw Street
Laidlaw Street, 1 km 887 м
1 km 887 м
Turn left onto Dalton Street
Dalton Street, 135 м
135 м
Turn right onto Merton Street
Merton Street, 230 м
230 м
Turn left onto Burton Street
Burton Street, 136 м
136 м
Turn right onto Wee Waa Street
Wee Waa Street, 36 km 533 м
36 km 533 м
Turn right onto Turrawan Road
Turrawan Road, 20 km 890 м
20 km 890 м
Turn right onto Spencer Street
Spencer Street, 137 м
137 м
Turn left onto Barwan Street
Barwan Street, 99 km 847 м
99 km 847 м
Keep left onto Frome Street
Frome Street, 2 km 755 м
2 km 755 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Balo Street
Balo Street, 1 km 680 м
1 km 680 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Balo Street
Balo Street, 1 km 401 м
1 km 401 м
Turn left onto Carnarvon Highway
Carnarvon Highway, 118 km 176 м
118 km 176 м
Turn left onto Bucknell Street
Bucknell Street, 270 м
270 м
Turn right onto Barwon Street
Barwon Street, 274 м
274 м
Turn left onto St George Street
St George Street, 114 km 892 м
114 km 892 м
Turn right onto Salmon Road
Salmon Road, 6 km 41 м
6 km 41 м
Turn right onto Carnarvon Highway
Carnarvon Highway, 109 km 924 м
109 km 924 м
Turn right onto Alexander Street
Alexander Street, 231 м
231 м
Turn left onto Charlotte Street
Charlotte Street, 1 km 725 м
1 km 725 м
Turn right onto Burrowes Street
Burrowes Street, 71 km 35 м
71 km 35 м
Turn left onto Roma Downs Road
Roma Downs Road, 3 km 160 м
3 km 160 м
Turn right onto Billy Bob Way
Billy Bob Way, 457 м
457 м
Turn left onto Warrego Highway
Warrego Highway, 3 km 694 м
3 km 694 м
Turn right onto Gregory Street
Gregory Street, 463 м
463 м
Turn left onto Bungil Street
Bungil Street, 1 km 652 м
1 km 652 м
Turn right onto Quintin Street
Quintin Street, 300 м
300 м
Continue onto Northern Road
Northern Road, 263 km 839 м
263 km 839 м
Turn left onto Dawson Highway
Dawson Highway, 70 km 399 м
70 km 399 м
Turn right onto Eclipse Street
Eclipse Street, 1 km 817 м
1 km 817 м
Turn right onto Eclipse Street Bypass
Eclipse Street Bypass, 45 м
45 м
Continue onto Eclipse Street
Eclipse Street, 65 km 241 м
65 km 241 м
Keep left onto A7
1 km 130 м
1 km 130 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Clermont Street
Clermont Street, 1 km 705 м
1 km 705 м
Keep right onto Anakie Street
Anakie Street, 22 м
22 м
Turn right onto Anakie Street
Anakie Street, 122 м
122 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Egerton Street
Egerton Street, 2 km 780 м
2 km 780 м
Continue onto Gregory Highway
Gregory Highway, 104 km 266 м
104 km 266 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Gregory Highway
Gregory Highway, 366 km 933 м
366 km 933 м
Turn right onto Flinders Highway
Flinders Highway, 8 km 558 м
8 km 558 м
Turn right onto Flinders Highway
Flinders Highway, 120 km 897 м
120 km 897 м
Keep left onto Stuart Drive and drive toward Stuart Drive
Stuart Drive, Stuart Drive, 4 km 616 м
4 km 616 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Stuart Drive
Stuart Drive, 2 km 648 м
2 km 648 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 2 km 152 м
2 km 152 м
Turn left onto Cross Street
Cross Street, 1 km 756 м
1 km 756 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Fulham Road
Fulham Road, 1 km 903 м
1 km 903 м
Turn right onto Hugh Street
Hugh Street, 2 km 993 м
2 km 993 м
Keep left
1 km 600 м
1 km 600 м
Keep right onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 2 м
1 km 2 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 754 м
1 km 754 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 6 km 162 м
6 km 162 м
Keep left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 151 km 898 м
151 km 898 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 95 km 840 м
95 km 840 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Ernest Street
Ernest Street, 31 km 511 м
31 km 511 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 277 м
277 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 51 km 50 м
51 km 50 м
Keep left onto Ray Jones Drive off ramp and drive toward City, Portsmith
Ray Jones Drive off ramp, City, Portsmith, 2 km 108 м
2 km 108 м
Keep left
1 km 609 м
1 km 609 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Lyons Street
Lyons Street, 324 м
324 м
Turn right onto Spence Street
Spence Street, 297 м
297 м
Turn left onto Brown Street
Brown Street, 245 м
245 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Brown Street
Brown Street, 339 м
339 м
Turn sharp right onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 2 km 727 м
2 km 727 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Hornsby to Cairns?
The cheapest way to get from Hornsby to Cairns is to fly which costs $97.83 - $347.83 and takes 6h 7m.
What is the fastest way to get from Hornsby to Cairns?
The fastest way to get from Hornsby to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs $97.83 - $347.83 .
Is there a direct bus between Hornsby and Cairns?
No, there is no direct bus from Hornsby to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Hornsby and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
Is there a direct train between Hornsby and Cairns?
No, there is no direct train from Hornsby station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Hornsby Station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 52m.
How far is it from Hornsby to Cairns?
The distance between Hornsby and Cairns is 2020 km. The road distance is 2392.2 km.
How do I travel from Hornsby to Cairns without a car?
The best way to get from Hornsby to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 39h 52m and costs $59.78 - $4021.74 .
How long does it take to get from Hornsby to Cairns?
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Hornsby to Cairns, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Hornsby to Cairns bus from?
Hornsby to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Hornsby station.
Where do I catch the Hornsby to Cairns train from?
Hornsby to Cairns train services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Hornsby Station.
Train, bus or fly from Hornsby to Cairns?
The best way to get from Hornsby to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs $97.83 - $347.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $59.78 - $4021.74 and takes 39h 52m, you could also bus via Central Station, which costs $239.13 - $652.17 and takes 46h 40m.
Where does the Hornsby to Cairns bus arrive?
Hornsby to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.
What is the time difference between Hornsby and Cairns?
Cairns is 1h behind Hornsby. It is currently 09:04 in Hornsby and 08:04 in Cairns.
Where does the Hornsby to Cairns train arrive?
Hornsby to Cairns train services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Can I drive from Hornsby to Cairns?
Yes, the driving distance between Hornsby to Cairns is 2392 km. It takes approximately 27h 59m to drive from Hornsby 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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