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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Childers to Cairns

Composite routes from Childers to Cairns

Cheapest
16 h 10 min
Car
1387 km.
from $76
Other
7 h 36 min
Bus, Plane
1143 km.
from $339.26
22 h 35 min
Bus, Train
1143 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 2
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Qantas
Website
5h 1m
Every day
$356.16–$699.59
Virgin Australia
Website
6h 22m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$165.36–$546.95
Bus operators
Found: 3
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
North Burnett Regional Council
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
55 min
Twice daily
$11.45–$24.17
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
1h 45m
Once daily
$15.26–$21.62
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
North Burnett Regional Council
Website
1h 5m
Twice a week
1300 696 272 (+61 7 4160 3555)
1300 696 272 (+61 7 4160 3555)
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
20h 30m
4 times a week
$49.61–$3,570.44
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Childers to Cairns is to bus which costs $92.39 - $304.35 and takes 21h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Childers to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 7h 36m and costs $282.61 - $521.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Childers and Cairns?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Childers and arriving at Cairns Central Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21h 15m.

How far is it from Childers to Cairns?

The distance between Childers and Cairns is 1276 km. The road distance is 1391.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Childers to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 21h 15m and costs $92.39 - $304.35 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Childers to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Childers to Cairns bus from?

Childers to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Childers station.

Bus or fly from Childers to Cairns?

The best way to get from Childers to Cairns is to bus which takes 21h 15m and costs $92.39 - $304.35 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $250 - $543.48 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Childers to Cairns bus arrive?

Childers to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Childers to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Childers to Cairns is 1391 km. It takes approximately 18h 26m to drive from Childers to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 827+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $72.26 per night.
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