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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ipswich to Cairns

Composite routes from Ipswich to Cairns

Cheapest
20 h 19 min
Car
1713 km.
from $94
Fastest
2 h 22 min
Plane
Other
6 h 7 min
Train, Plane
1387 km.
from $164.13
8 h 10 min
Train, Plane
1387 km.
from $229.40

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 3
Translink
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Translink
Website
1h 9m
Hourly
$2.65–$3.79
13 12 30
13 12 30
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
30h
Once daily
$189.46–$467.35
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
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
2h 20m
Every day
$82.10–$454.72
Qantas
Website
2h 20m
Every day
$82.10–$568.39
Virgin Australia
Website
2h 25m
Every day
$107.36–$505.24
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 Ipswich to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Cairns is to bus which costs $119.57 - $184.78 and takes 31h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Cairns is to train and fly which takes 6h 7m and costs $76.09 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from East Ipswich station, platform 2 and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 14m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Cairns?

The distance between Ipswich and Cairns is 1452 km. The road distance is 1801.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 27h 14m and costs $53.26 - $3913.04 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Ipswich to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Cairns bus from?

Ipswich to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Brisbane Roma Street station.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Cairns train from?

Ipswich to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Roma Street station.

Train or bus from Ipswich to Cairns?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Cairns is to train which takes 27h 14m and costs $53.26 - $3913.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $119.57 - $184.78 and takes 31h 15m.

Where does the Ipswich to Cairns bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ipswich to Cairns train arrive?

Ipswich to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Ipswich to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Cairns is 1802 km. It takes approximately 21h 6m to drive from Ipswich 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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