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1986 km.
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Nine ways to Travel from Cairns to Gunnedah

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Cheapest
By car (1 986 km)
23 h 8 min
1986 km.
from $109
Other
Rideshare
23 h 8 min
1986 km.
from $25.90
Bus, Plane (Fly to Tamworth)
7 h 54 min
1626 km.
from $261.27
Train
43 h 15 min
1624 km.
from $2012.09
Train, Bus
36 h 53 min
1624 km.
from $2145.78
Bus
40 h 59 min
1624 km.
from $367.26
Bus, Plane (Fly to Armidale)
10 h 49 min
1626 km.
from $257.13
Bus, Plane (Fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport)
10 h 58 min
1626 km.
from $322.37
Bus, Train
42 h 45 min
1626 km.
from $335.33

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Moree Station to Gunnedah
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.22–$9.54
Train from Roma Street Station to Maitland
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.81–$29.26
Train from Maitland Station to Werris
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.47–$10.81
Train from Werris Creek Station to Gunnedah
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.94–$5.60
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Gunnedah
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.14–$5.34
Bus from Moree Station, Coach Stop to Gunnedah
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.14–$10.18
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Gunnedah
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.14–$12.72

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$190.80–$483.36
Bus from Brisbane to Toowoomba
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.35–$33.07

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

Murrays Coaches

Phone:
(61) 13 22 51
Email:
Website:
murrays.com.au/default.aspx
Bus from Brisbane to Toowoomba
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.98

Dorrigo Transit

Phone:
+61 (0)2 5625 0065
Email:
Website:
dorrigotransit.com.au/index.html
Bus from Armidale Airport to Tamworth
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$35.62–$47.06

Crisps Coaches

Phone:
+61 (07) 4661 8333
Email:
Website:
crisps.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Warwick
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$24.17–$76.32
Bus from Warwick to Moree
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$50.88–$152.64
Bus from Toowoomba to Moree
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$63.60–$190.80

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Tamworth
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.64–$890.39
Plane from Cairns to Armidale
Ave. Duration:
6h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.64–$890.39
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 Tamworth
Ave. Duration:
5h 46m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.20–$826.79
Plane from Cairns to Armidale
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.48–$483.36
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 Tamworth
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.20–$826.79
Plane from Cairns to Armidale
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.48–$432.48
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 Gunnedah?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Gunnedah is to bus which costs $184.78 - $369.57 and takes 40h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Gunnedah is to fly and bus which takes 7h 54m and costs $130.43 - $434.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Gunnedah?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Gunnedah station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop via Brisbane Roma Street, Warwick and Moree Station, Coach Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Gunnedah?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Gunnedah station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Gunnedah Station via Roma Street Station, Maitland Station and Werris Creek Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 15m.

How far is it from Cairns to Gunnedah?

The distance between Cairns and Gunnedah is 1755 km. The road distance is 1985.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Gunnedah without a car is to train and bus which takes 36h 53m and costs $119.57 - $4130.43 .

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

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

Where do I catch the Cairns to Gunnedah bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairns to Gunnedah train from?

Cairns to Gunnedah train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train or bus from Cairns to Gunnedah?

The best way to get from Cairns to Gunnedah is to bus which takes 40h 59m and costs $184.78 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70.65 - $3913.04 and takes 43h 15m.

Where does the Cairns to Gunnedah bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cairns and Gunnedah?

Gunnedah is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 20:15 in Cairns and 21:15 in Gunnedah.

Where does the Cairns to Gunnedah train arrive?

Cairns to Gunnedah train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Gunnedah?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Gunnedah is 1986 km. It takes approximately 23h 23m to drive from Cairns to Gunnedah.

Where can I stay near Gunnedah?

There are 14+ hotels available in Gunnedah. Prices start at $46.10 per night.
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