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Seven ways to Travel from Cairns to The Twelve Apostles

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Cheapest
By car (3 011 km)
35 h 46 min
3011 km.
from $165
Other
Bus, Plane (Fly to Melbourne Airport)
8 h 24 min
2430 km.
from $195.45
Train via Sydney
2 d 8 h 47 min
2430 km.
from $337.04
Bus
2 d 17 h 39 min
2430 km.
from $547.93
Bus, Plane (Fly to Avalon Airport)
11 h 40 min
2430 km.
from $427.18
Train
3 d 9 h 22 min
2430 km.
from $5571.91
Bus, Train
3 d 13 h 7 min
2430 km.
from $2536.99

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 Campbellfield
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.25–$59.78

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

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Warrnambool
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$1.91–$15.26

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

Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus

Phone:
03 5333 4181
Email:
Website:
airportshuttlebus.com.au/
Bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$35.73

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

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.20–$432.48

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 Colac
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.47–$7.63
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 Colac
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.22–$7.00

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 The Twelve Apostles?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to The Twelve Apostles is to fly and train which costs $103.26 - $282.61 and takes 8h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to The Twelve Apostles?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to The Twelve Apostles is to fly and train which takes 8h 24m and costs $103.26 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct train between Cairns and The Twelve Apostles?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to The Twelve Apostles. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Warrnambool via Roma Street Station, Central Station and Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.

How far is it from Cairns to The Twelve Apostles?

The distance between Cairns and The Twelve Apostles is 2496 km. The road distance is 3000.7 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to The Twelve Apostles without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to The Twelve Apostles without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 8h and costs $108.70 - $4130.43 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns to The Twelve Apostles?

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Cairns to The Twelve Apostles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to The Twelve Apostles train from?

Cairns to The Twelve Apostles train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to The Twelve Apostles?

The best way to get from Cairns to The Twelve Apostles is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 8h and costs $108.70 - $4130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $293.48 - $500 and takes 2 days 17h. There are no good options to train between Cairns to The Twelve Apostles.

Where does the Cairns to The Twelve Apostles train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to The Twelve Apostles?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to The Twelve Apostles is 3001 km. It takes approximately 35h 50m to drive from Cairns to The Twelve Apostles.

Where can I stay near The Twelve Apostles?

There are 77+ hotels available in The Twelve Apostles. Prices start at $88.17 per night.
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