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8 h 43 min
668 km.
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Cairns, Australia → Whitsunday, Australia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Whitsunday

Composite routes from Cairns to Whitsunday

Cheapest
8 h 43 min
Car
668 km.
from $36
Other
5 h 53 min
Bus, Plane
480 km.
from $269.75
12 h 20 min
Train
480 km.
from $746.24
11 h 34 min
480 km.
from $291.15
8 h 11 min
Bus, Plane
480 km.
from $251.20
7 h 15 min
Bus, Plane
480 km.
from $171.27
11 h 54 min
480 km.
from $234.33
12 h 47 min
Train
480 km.
from $761.09

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 5
FlexFlight ApS
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Regional Express
Website
Skytrans
Website
FlexFlight ApS
Website
1h 25m
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
$178.08–$457.92
Qantas
Website
3h 42m
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
$241.68–$635.99
Virgin Australia
Website
6h 56m
Every day
$216.24–$826.79
Regional Express
Website
1h
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
$108.12–$1,017.59
Skytrans
Website
1h 25m
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
$178.08–$457.92
Bus operators
Found: 3
Greyhound Australia
Website
Trans North Bus & Coach
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
8h 40m
Once daily
$63.60–$139.92
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Trans North Bus & Coach
Website
1h 8m
Once daily
$15.26–$27.98
+61 7 3036 2070
+61 7 3036 2070
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
8h 15m
Once daily
$48.34–$69.96
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
9h 26m
4 times a week
$21.62–$1,603.39
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Whitsunday?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Whitsunday is to drive which costs $81.52 - $130.43 and takes 8h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Whitsunday is to fly and drive which takes 5h 53m and costs $173.91 - $597.83 .

How far is it from Cairns to Whitsunday?

The distance between Cairns and Whitsunday is 714 km. The road distance is 670.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Whitsunday without a car is to bus which takes 11h 34m and costs $173.91 - $239.13 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Cairns to Whitsunday, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cairns to Whitsunday?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Whitsunday is 671 km. It takes approximately 8h 55m to drive from Cairns to Whitsunday.

Where can I stay near Whitsunday?

There are two+ hotels available in Whitsunday. Prices start at $80.99 per night.
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