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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Howard to Cairns

Composite routes from Howard to Cairns

Cheapest
17 h 39 min
Car
1431 km.
from $78
Other
22 h 4 min
1168 km.
from $1575.54
8 h 57 min
Train, Plane
1168 km.
from $376.45

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Hervey Bay to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$380.43–$706.52
Plane from Bundaberg to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
4h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$347.83–$869.57

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Bundaberg to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$478.26

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Maryborough to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
23h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$130.43–$315.22

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Howard to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
21h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$86.96–$130.43

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Howard to Bundaberg
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$1.74–$130.05
Train from Bundaberg to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
20h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$41.30–$2,928.03

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Howard to Cairns is to bus which costs $86.96 - $130.43 and takes 21h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Howard to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $315.22 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Howard and Cairns?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Howard and arriving at Cairns Central Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Howard and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Howard to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Howard and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Bundaberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 4m.

How far is it from Howard to Cairns?

The distance between Howard and Cairns is 1242 km. The road distance is 1423.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Howard to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 21h 40m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Howard to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Howard to Cairns bus from?

Howard to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Howard station.

Where do I catch the Howard to Cairns train from?

Howard to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Howard station.

Train, bus or fly from Howard to Cairns?

The best way to get from Howard to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $315.22 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $86.96 - $130.43 and takes 21h 40m, you could also train, which costs $42.39 - $3152.17 and takes 22h 4m.

Where does the Howard to Cairns bus arrive?

Howard to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Where does the Howard to Cairns train arrive?

Howard to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Bundaberg station.

Can I drive from Howard to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Howard to Cairns is 1423 km. It takes approximately 18h 54m to drive from Howard to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 861+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $69.35 per night.
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