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Cairns to Toowoomba

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19 h 53 min
1711 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Cairns to Toowoomba

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Cheapest
By car (1 711 km)
19 h 53 min
1711 km.
from $94
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Other
Rideshare
19 h 53 min
1711 km.
from $22.32
Bus, Plane (Fly to Brisbane Airport)
6 h 54 min
1341 km.
from $186.92
Train, Bus
28 h 1 min
1342 km.
from $2005.72
Bus
31 h 46 min
1342 km.
from $231.28
Bus, Plane (Fly to Gold Coast Airport)
8 h 32 min
1341 km.
from $251.09
Bus via Cairns
32 h 41 min
1342 km.
from $269.57

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.71–$7.00

Greyhound Australia

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

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

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.68–$457.92
Plane from Cairns to Gold
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.20–$623.27

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.68–$572.39
Plane from Cairns to Toowoomba
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$228.96–$763.19
Plane from Cairns to Gold
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$368.88–$1,208.39

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.12–$508.80

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 Toowoomba?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Toowoomba is to bus which costs $130.43 - $195.65 and takes 31h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Toowoomba is to fly and bus which takes 6h 54m and costs $92.39 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Toowoomba?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Toowoomba. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Toowoomba via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 46m.

How far is it from Cairns to Toowoomba?

The distance between Cairns and Toowoomba is 1539 km. The road distance is 1711.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Toowoomba without a car is to train and bus which takes 28h 1m and costs $65.22 - $3913.04 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Cairns to Toowoomba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Toowoomba bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Cairns to Toowoomba?

The best way to get from Cairns to Toowoomba is to bus which takes 31h 46m and costs $130.43 - $195.65 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $228.26 - $706.52 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Cairns to Toowoomba bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Toowoomba?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Toowoomba is 1711 km. It takes approximately 20h 7m to drive from Cairns to Toowoomba.

Where can I stay near Toowoomba?

There are 115+ hotels available in Toowoomba. Prices start at $65.41 per night.
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