How to Travel from
Cairns to Bairnsdale
by Route or Car
Nine ways to Travel from Cairns to Bairnsdale
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Cheapest
By car (3 018 km)
34 h 47 min
3018 km.
from $165
Other
Bus, Plane (Fly to Melbourne Airport)
10 h 16 min
2330 km.
from $195.99
Train via Sydney
2 d 9 h 17 min
2330 km.
from $337.04
Bus
2 d 11 h 26 min
2328 km.
from $469.22
Bus, Plane (Fly to Merimbula Airport)
13 h 31 min
2330 km.
from $486.79
Bus, Plane (Fly to Canberra International Airport)
14 h 46 min
2330 km.
from $268.21
Bus, Train (Fly to Avalon Airport)
14 h 12 min
2330 km.
from $422.95
Bus, Train (Bus)
2 d 14 h 11 min
2330 km.
from $269.11
Train
3 d 9 h 52 min
2328 km.
from $5572.01
Transport providers
Bus operators
Transport for NSW
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$34.34
Train from Central Station to Wollongong
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.07–$6.11
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$101.76–$241.68
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.62–$69.96
SkyBus
Bus from Avalon Airport to Southern
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$13.13
V-Line Buses
Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Bairnsdale
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$4.71–$27.98
Bus from Park St to Bairnsdale
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$3.05–$20.35
Premier Motor Service
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
29h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.92–$190.80
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.32–$108.12
Murrays Coaches
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$40.70–$57.24
Bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Jolimont
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.34–$48.34
Airlines
Jetstar
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.12–$368.88
Plane from Cairns to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$178.08–$699.59
Plane from Cairns to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.40–$826.79
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.12–$635.99
Plane from Cairns to Merimbula
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$279.84–$953.99
Plane from Cairns to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
5h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.08–$763.19
Plane from Cairns to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$241.68–$826.79
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.20–$432.48
Plane from Cairns to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.40–$368.88
Regional Express
Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Merimbula
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$279.84–$953.99
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.34–$178.08
V/Line
Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Southern Cross to Bairnsdale
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.11–$8.27
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
25h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$61.06–$4,498.63
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Brisbane to Southern
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2,555.31–$3,313.52
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Bairnsdale?
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Bairnsdale is to fly and train which costs $103.26 - $282.61 and takes 10h 16m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Bairnsdale?
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Bairnsdale is to fly and train which takes 10h 16m and costs $103.26 - $282.61 .
Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Bairnsdale?
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Bairnsdale station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Bairnsdale Station/Macleod St via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, Central Station and Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.
Is there a direct train between Cairns and Bairnsdale?
No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Bairnsdale. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Bairnsdale via Roma Street Station, Central Station and Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.
How far is it from Cairns to Bairnsdale?
The distance between Cairns and Bairnsdale is 2618 km. The road distance is 2988.8 km.
How do I travel from Cairns to Bairnsdale without a car?
The best way to get from Cairns to Bairnsdale without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 9h and costs $108.70 - $4130.43 .
How long does it take to get from Cairns to Bairnsdale?
It takes approximately 10h 16m to get from Cairns to Bairnsdale, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cairns to Bairnsdale bus from?
Cairns to Bairnsdale bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.
Where do I catch the Cairns to Bairnsdale train from?
Cairns to Bairnsdale train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
Train or bus from Cairns to Bairnsdale?
The best way to get from Cairns to Bairnsdale is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 9h and costs $108.70 - $4130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $239.13 - $456.52 and takes 2 days 11h.
Where does the Cairns to Bairnsdale bus arrive?
Cairns to Bairnsdale bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Bairnsdale?
Bairnsdale is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 03:45 in Cairns and 04:45 in Bairnsdale.
Where does the Cairns to Bairnsdale train arrive?
Cairns to Bairnsdale train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Can I drive from Cairns to Bairnsdale?
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Bairnsdale is 2989 km. It takes approximately 34h 23m to drive from Cairns to Bairnsdale.
Where can I stay near Bairnsdale?
There are 202+ hotels available in Bairnsdale. Prices start at $54.82 per night.
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