How to Travel from
Cairns to Port Fairy
by Route or Car
Nine ways to Travel from Cairns to Port Fairy
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Cheapest
By car (3 044 km)
35 h 59 min
3044 km.
from $167
Other
Bus, Plane (Fly to Melbourne Airport)
11 h 18 min
2410 km.
from $201.42
Train via Sydney
2 d 10 h 19 min
2410 km.
from $342.48
Bus
2 d 20 h 13 min
2410 km.
from $593.21
Bus, Plane (Fly to Avalon Airport)
14 h 34 min
2410 km.
from $432.84
Bus, Plane (Fly to Mount Gambier Airport)
12 h 5 min
2410 km.
from $350.05
Bus, Plane (Fly to Bendigo Airport)
15 h 57 min
2410 km.
from $324.36
Train
3 d 10 h 54 min
2409 km.
from $5575.76
Bus, Train
3 d 14 h 39 min
2410 km.
from $2542.42
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
Firefly Express
Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.25–$59.78
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Ararat
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.25–$58.51
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 Southern
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.04–$216.24
V-Line Buses
Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Ararat to Port
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$2.29–$16.54
Bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$1.27–$12.72
Bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.83–$10.18
Premier Motor Service
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
29h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.92–$190.80
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 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 Avalon
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$241.68–$826.79
Plane from Cairns to Bendigo
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.80–$890.39
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.20–$432.48
Regional Express
Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Mount
Ave. Duration:
6h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.80–$1,017.59
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 Warrnambool
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.98–$8.27
Train from Wyndham Vale to Geelong
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.96–$7.00
Train from Geelong to Warrnambool
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.72–$7.63
Train from Bendigo to Footscray
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.60–$7.63
Train from Footscray to Warrnambool
Ave. Duration:
3h 19m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.98–$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 Port Fairy?
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Port Fairy is to fly and train which costs $103.26 - $293.48 and takes 11h 18m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Port Fairy?
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Port Fairy is to fly and train which takes 11h 18m and costs $103.26 - $293.48 .
Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Port Fairy?
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Port Fairy. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, Central Station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Ararat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 20h.
How far is it from Cairns to Port Fairy?
The distance between Cairns and Port Fairy is 2646 km. The road distance is 3079.4 km.
How do I travel from Cairns to Port Fairy without a car?
The best way to get from Cairns to Port Fairy without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 10h and costs $108.70 - $4130.43 .
How long does it take to get from Cairns to Port Fairy?
It takes approximately 11h 18m to get from Cairns to Port Fairy, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cairns to Port Fairy bus from?
Cairns to Port Fairy bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.
Train or bus from Cairns to Port Fairy?
The best way to get from Cairns to Port Fairy is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 10h and costs $108.70 - $4130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $282.61 - $652.17 and takes 2 days 20h.
Where does the Cairns to Port Fairy bus arrive?
Cairns to Port Fairy bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Port Fairy?
Port Fairy is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 03:46 in Cairns and 04:46 in Port Fairy.
Can I drive from Cairns to Port Fairy?
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Port Fairy is 3079 km. It takes approximately 36h 6m to drive from Cairns to Port Fairy.
Where can I stay near Port Fairy?
There are 355+ hotels available in Port Fairy. Prices start at $64.99 per night.
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