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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mitchell to Cairns

Composite routes from Mitchell to Cairns

Cheapest
17 h 40 min
Car
1380 km.
from $75
Other
10 h 13 min
Bus, Plane
1086 km.
from $437.03
40 h
1086 km.
from $2722.91
28 h 15 min
1086 km.
from $271.76
8 h
Bus, Plane
1086 km.
from $227.88

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
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Virgin Australia
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Jetstar
Website
5h 15m
Tuesday and Wednesday
$107.42–$391.77
Qantas
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4h 57m
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
$202.20–$619.25
Virgin Australia
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6h
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
$126.38–$429.68
Bus operators
Found: 2
Greyhound Australia
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Premier Motor Service
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Greyhound Australia
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3h 10m
5 times a week
$31.59–$55.61
1300 473946
1300 473946
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Premier Motor Service
Website
16h 35m
Once daily
$82.14–$120.06
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
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Queensland Rail Travel
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13h 40m
4 times a week
$22.75–$1,615.22
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Mitchell to Cairns is to bus which costs $141.30 - $260.87 and takes 28h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mitchell to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 8h and costs $108.70 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Mitchell and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Mitchell to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Mitchell and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Miles and Rockhampton George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Mitchell and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Mitchell to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Mitchell and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h.

How far is it from Mitchell to Cairns?

The distance between Mitchell and Cairns is 1450 km. The road distance is 1447.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Mitchell to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 28h 15m and costs $141.30 - $260.87 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 13m to get from Mitchell to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mitchell to Cairns bus from?

Mitchell to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mitchell station.

Where do I catch the Mitchell to Cairns train from?

Mitchell to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mitchell station.

Train or bus from Mitchell to Cairns?

The best way to get from Mitchell to Cairns is to bus which takes 28h 15m and costs $141.30 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70.65 - $5326.09 and takes 40h.

Where does the Mitchell to Cairns bus arrive?

Mitchell to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Miles station.

Where does the Mitchell to Cairns train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mitchell to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Mitchell to Cairns is 1448 km. It takes approximately 17h 3m to drive from Mitchell 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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