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Five ways to Travel from Cairns to Tumby Bay

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Cheapest
By car (3 160 km)
36 h 13 min
3160 km.
from $173
Other
Train, bus via Greenacre
3 d 27 min
2164 km.
from $381.07
Bus
3 d 8 h 39 min
2165 km.
from $621.14
Train, Bus
4 d 9 h 44 min
2163 km.
from $5068.70
Bus, Train
4 d 13 h 29 min
2164 km.
from $2058.18

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield
Ave. Duration:
13h 54m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$34.34
Train from Strathfield Station to Broken
Ave. Duration:
13h 10m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$13.99–$38.16
Bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Royal
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.14–$22.90

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 85
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.54–$47.06

Stateliner

Phone:
1300 851 345
Email:
Website:
stateliner.com.au/
Bus from Adelaide to Tumby
Ave. Duration:
9h 7m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$69.96–$101.76

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

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Port
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$394.32–$1,081.19

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

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 Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2d 21h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,596.61–$3,929.55

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Tumby Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Tumby Bay is to fly which costs $271.74 - $652.17 and takes 9h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Tumby Bay?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Tumby Bay is to fly which takes 9h 18m and costs $271.74 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Tumby Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Tumby Bay. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Tumby Bay via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, Central Station, Albury Station/Hume Hwy and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 8h.

How far is it from Cairns to Tumby Bay?

The distance between Cairns and Tumby Bay is 2245 km. The road distance is 3160 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Tumby Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Tumby Bay without a car is to train and bus via Greenacre which takes 3 days 0h and costs $130.43 - $4021.74 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Tumby Bay?

It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Cairns to Tumby Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Tumby Bay bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Tumby Bay?

The best way to get from Cairns to Tumby Bay is to fly which takes 9h 18m and costs $271.74 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $304.35 - $652.17 and takes 3 days 8h. There are no good options to train between Cairns to Tumby Bay.

Where does the Cairns to Tumby Bay bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cairns and Tumby Bay?

Tumby Bay is 30 min ahead of Cairns. It is currently 03:46 in Cairns and 04:16 in Tumby Bay.

Can I drive from Cairns to Tumby Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Tumby Bay is 3160 km. It takes approximately 36h 7m to drive from Cairns to Tumby Bay.

Where can I stay near Tumby Bay?

There are five+ hotels available in Tumby Bay. Prices start at $74.16 per night.
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