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2357 km.
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Nine ways to Travel from Cairns to Blue Mountains

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Cheapest
By car (2 357 km)
27 h 21 min
2357 km.
from $129
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Other
Bus, Plane (Fly to Sydney Airport)
7 h 54 min
1895 km.
from $208.38
Train
43 h 4 min
1896 km.
from $2022.13
Bus, Train
46 h 49 min
1895 km.
from $177.48
Bus, Plane (Fly to Newcastle Airport)
10 h 20 min
1895 km.
from $259.27
Bus, Plane (Fly to Orange Airport)
11 h 6 min
1895 km.
from $415.68
Bus, Plane (Fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport)
12 h 12 min
1895 km.
from $352.80
Bus
2 d 3 h 11 min
1896 km.
from $482.58

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Central Station to Bell
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.71–$8.27
Train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield
Ave. Duration:
13h 54m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$34.34
Train from Strathfield Station to Bell
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.58–$7.63
Train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.83–$8.27
Train from Dubbo Station to Lithgow
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.36–$13.99

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

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
29h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.92–$190.80

Australia Wide Coaches

Phone:
02 9516 1300
Email:
Website:
austwidecoaches.com.au/
Bus from Lucknow to Lithgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$24.17–$34.34
Bus from Central Station to Lithgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.98–$39.43

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cairns to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.76–$572.39
Plane from Cairns to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$127.20–$470.64

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.76–$623.27
Plane from Cairns to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
5h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.12–$826.79
Plane from Cairns to Orange
Ave. Duration:
6h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.80–$1,081.19
Plane from Cairns to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
5h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.36–$953.99

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.20–$521.52
Plane from Cairns to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.36–$534.23
Plane from Cairns to Orange
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$228.96–$699.59
Plane from Cairns to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
5h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.80–$890.39

Link Airways

Website:
linkairways.com/
Plane from Cairns to Orange
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$241.68–$826.79
Plane from Cairns to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$292.56–$890.39

Train operators

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

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Blue Mountains?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Blue Mountains is to bus and train which costs $141.30 - $217.39 and takes 46h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Blue Mountains?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Blue Mountains is to fly and train which takes 7h 54m and costs $108.70 - $358.70 .

How far is it from Cairns to Blue Mountains?

The distance between Cairns and Blue Mountains is 2128 km. The road distance is 2342.4 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Blue Mountains without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Blue Mountains without a car is to train which takes 43h 4m and costs $76.09 - $3913.04 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Blue Mountains?

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Cairns to Blue Mountains, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cairns to Blue Mountains?

The best way to get from Cairns to Blue Mountains is to train which takes 43h 4m and costs $76.09 - $3913.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260.87 - $445.65 and takes 2 days 3h.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Blue Mountains?

Blue Mountains is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 03:47 in Cairns and 04:47 in Blue Mountains.

Can I drive from Cairns to Blue Mountains?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Blue Mountains is 2342 km. It takes approximately 27h 24m to drive from Cairns to Blue Mountains.

Where can I stay near Blue Mountains?

There are 277+ hotels available in Blue Mountains. Prices start at $32.39 per night.
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