How to Travel from
Cairns to Swan Hill
by Route or Car
Eleven ways to Travel from Cairns to Swan Hill
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Cheapest
By car (2 637 km)
31 h 6 min
2637 km.
from $145
Other
Bus, Plane (Fly to Bendigo Airport)
11 h 5 min
2058 km.
from $312.95
Bus, Plane (Fly to Melbourne Airport)
11 h 1 min
2058 km.
from $196.53
Train via Sydney
2 d 10 h 2 min
2058 km.
from $337.59
Bus
2 d 14 h 32 min
2056 km.
from $504
Bus, Plane (Fly to Mildura Airport)
12 h 9 min
2058 km.
from $363.48
Bus, Plane (Fly to Albury)
14 h 16 min
2058 km.
from $305.65
Bus, Plane (Fly to Adelaide Airport)
14 h 28 min
2058 km.
from $195.49
Bus, Plane (Fly to Griffith)
14 h 57 min
2058 km.
from $370.11
Train
3 d 10 h 37 min
2058 km.
from $5572.50
Bus, Train
3 d 14 h 22 min
2058 km.
from $2537.53
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
Bus from Griffith Station, Coach Stop to Sturt
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.14–$13.99
Bus from Balranald Visitor Information Centre, River St to St
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.14–$5.85
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 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 Swan
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.07–$25.44
Bus from Mildura to Swan
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.16–$16.54
Bus from 85 Franklin St to Swan
Ave. Duration:
8h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.34–$29.26
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 Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.92–$432.48
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Bendigo
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.80–$890.39
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.12–$635.99
Plane from Cairns to Mildura
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.52–$1,081.19
Plane from Cairns to Albury
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.52–$953.99
Plane from Cairns to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.92–$826.79
Plane from Cairns to Griffith
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.80–$699.59
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 Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$203.52–$483.36
Regional Express
Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Griffith
Ave. Duration:
8h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.80–$1,081.19
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 Bendigo to Swan
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.60–$7.63
Train from Southern Cross to Swan
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.36–$8.90
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 Swan Hill?
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Swan Hill is to fly and bus which costs $130.43 - $369.57 and takes 14h 28m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Swan Hill?
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Swan Hill is to fly and train which takes 11h 1m and costs $103.26 - $282.61 .
Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Swan Hill?
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Swan Hill station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, Central Station and Albury Station/Hume Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.
Is there a direct train between Cairns and Swan Hill?
No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Swan Hill. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Swan Hill via Roma Street Station, Central Station and Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.
How far is it from Cairns to Swan Hill?
The distance between Cairns and Swan Hill is 2408 km. The road distance is 2636.9 km.
How do I travel from Cairns to Swan Hill without a car?
The best way to get from Cairns to Swan Hill 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 Swan Hill?
It takes approximately 11h 5m to get from Cairns to Swan Hill, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cairns to Swan Hill bus from?
Cairns to Swan Hill bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.
Where do I catch the Cairns to Swan Hill train from?
Cairns to Swan Hill train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
Train or bus from Cairns to Swan Hill?
The best way to get from Cairns to Swan Hill is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 10h and costs $108.70 - $4130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $239.13 - $510.87 and takes 2 days 14h.
Where does the Cairns to Swan Hill bus arrive?
Cairns to Swan Hill bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Swan Hill?
Swan Hill is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 10:11 in Cairns and 11:11 in Swan Hill.
Where does the Cairns to Swan Hill train arrive?
Cairns to Swan Hill train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Can I drive from Cairns to Swan Hill?
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Swan Hill is 2637 km. It takes approximately 31h 1m to drive from Cairns to Swan Hill.
Where can I stay near Swan Hill?
There are 29+ hotels available in Swan Hill. Prices start at $55.45 per night.
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