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30 h 51 min
3023 km.
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Six ways to Travel from Cairns to Coober Pedy

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Cheapest
By car (3 023 km)
30 h 51 min
3023 km.
from $166
Other
Train, bus via Broken Hill
3 d 2 h 35 min
1752 km.
from $419.11
Bus
3 d 10 h 47 min
1750 km.
from $680.92
Train, Bus (Train)
3 d 8 h 13 min
1752 km.
from $4015.83
Train, Bus (Train)
4 d 11 h 52 min
1752 km.
from $5128.50
Bus, Train
4 d 15 h 37 min
1751 km.
from $2096.23

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
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 Broken
Ave. Duration:
13h 10m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$13.99–$38.16
Train from Roma Street Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$34.34
Bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Royal
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.14–$22.90

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Albury
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.25–$58.51

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Adelaide to Coober
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$89.04–$203.52
Bus from Brisbane to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$101.76–$241.68
Bus from Central Station to Albury
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$61.06–$139.92

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.54–$47.06

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

Train operators

Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific

Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/indian-pacific/
Train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
25h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$763.19–$2,798.37

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 Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2d 21h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,596.61–$3,929.55

Airlines

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Coober
Ave. Duration:
20h 40m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$216.24–$635.99

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Coober Pedy?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Coober Pedy is to fly which costs $195.65 - $597.83 and takes 17h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Coober Pedy?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Coober Pedy is to fly which takes 17h 6m and costs $195.65 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Coober Pedy?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Coober Pedy. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Coober Pedy via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, Central Station, Albury Station/Hume Hwy and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 10h.

How far is it from Cairns to Coober Pedy?

The distance between Cairns and Coober Pedy is 1772 km. The road distance is 3022.4 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Coober Pedy without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Coober Pedy without a car is to train and bus via Broken Hill which takes 3 days 2h and costs $152.17 - $4130.43 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Coober Pedy?

It takes approximately 17h 6m to get from Cairns to Coober Pedy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Coober Pedy bus from?

Cairns to Coober Pedy bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Coober Pedy?

The best way to get from Cairns to Coober Pedy is to fly which takes 17h 6m and costs $195.65 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $326.09 - $706.52 and takes 3 days 10h. There are no good options to train between Cairns to Coober Pedy.

Where does the Cairns to Coober Pedy bus arrive?

Cairns to Coober Pedy bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Coober Pedy?

Coober Pedy is 30 min ahead of Cairns. It is currently 18:01 in Cairns and 18:31 in Coober Pedy.

Can I drive from Cairns to Coober Pedy?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Coober Pedy is 3022 km. It takes approximately 30h 50m to drive from Cairns to Coober Pedy.

Where can I stay near Coober Pedy?

There are 25+ hotels available in Coober Pedy. Prices start at $68.52 per night.
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