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22 h 37 min
1946 km.
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Maclean, Australia → Cairns, Australia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Maclean to Cairns

Composite routes from Maclean to Cairns

Cheapest
22 h 37 min
Car
1946 km.
from $107
Other
10 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
1585 km.
from $390.33
34 h 30 min
Bus, Train
1585 km.
from $260.45
37 h 23 min
1586 km.
from $191.52
9 h 27 min
Bus, Plane
1585 km.
from $256.39
11 h 48 min
Bus, Plane
1585 km.
from $295.63
10 h 46 min
Train, Plane
1585 km.
from $194.41
12 h 53 min
Bus, Plane
1585 km.
from $356.10
37 h 42 min
1586 km.
from $414.30

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 6
Transport for NSW
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Dorrigo Transit
Website
Byron Easy Bus
Website
Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
4h 4m
Twice daily
$5.11–$10.33
131 500
131 500
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
3h
Twice daily
$19.57–$31.52
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
1h 40m
Once daily
$15.22–$21.74
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Dorrigo Transit
Website
3h
3 times a week
$45.65–$65.22
+61 (0)2 5625 0065
+61 (0)2 5625 0065
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Byron Easy Bus
Website
2h 56m
5 times a day
$33.70–$40.22
+612 6685 7447
+612 6685 7447
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus
Website
2h 45m
4 times a day
$36.96–$43.65
+61 (0)2 6685 7447
+61 (0)2 6685 7447
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
2h 25m
Every day
$108.70–$597.83
Qantas
Website
7h 1m
Monday to Saturday
$141.30–$923.91
Virgin Australia
Website
7h
Monday to Friday
$141.30–$467.39
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
25h 20m
4 times a week
$51.09–$3,689.22
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Maclean to Cairns is to bus via Byron Bay which costs $119.57 - $239.13 and takes 37h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maclean to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 9h 27m and costs $141.30 - $467.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Maclean and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Maclean to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Maclean and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 23m.

How far is it from Maclean to Cairns?

The distance between Maclean and Cairns is 1810 km. The road distance is 2083.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Maclean to Cairns without a car is to bus and train which takes 34h 30m and costs $76.09 - $3804.35 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 1m to get from Maclean to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maclean to Cairns bus from?

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

Where does the Maclean to Cairns bus arrive?

Maclean to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Byron Bay station.

What is the time difference between Maclean and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Maclean. It is currently 20:00 in Maclean and 19:00 in Cairns.

Can I drive from Maclean to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Maclean to Cairns is 2083 km. It takes approximately 24h 16m to drive from Maclean to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 861+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $69.35 per night.
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