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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Armidale to Cairns

Composite routes from Armidale to Cairns

Cheapest
23 h 13 min
Car
2003 km.
from $110
Fastest
2 h 40 min
Plane
Other
35 h 48 min
Bus, Train
1622 km.
from $311.25
40 h 28 min
Bus, Train
1622 km.
from $311.25
10 h 35 min
Bus, Plane
1622 km.
from $451.87
10 h 9 min
Train, Plane
1622 km.
from $278.83
40 h 36 min
1620 km.
from $283.09

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 5
Transport for NSW
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Dorrigo Transit
Website
Crisps Coaches
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
5h 18m
Twice daily
$7.01–$15.29
131 500
131 500
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
30h
Once daily
$191.08–$471.32
1300 473946
1300 473946
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Premier Motor Service
Website
29h 30m
Once daily
$140.12–$191.08
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Dorrigo Transit
Website
3h 10m
3 times a week
$62.42–$82.80
+61 (0)2 5625 0065
+61 (0)2 5625 0065
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Crisps Coaches
Website
3h 15m
Once daily
$34.39–$101.91
+61 (07) 4661 8333
+61 (07) 4661 8333
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 2
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Qantas
Website
5h 50m
Every day
$165.60–$955.38
Virgin Australia
Website
5h 22m
Monday to Friday
$152.86–$522.28
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
25h 20m
4 times a week
$61.14–$4,505.19
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Armidale to Cairns is to bus which costs $141.30 - $271.74 and takes 40h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Armidale to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $130.43 - $456.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Armidale and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Armidale to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Niagara St After Donnelly St and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Armidale Station, Coach Stop, St Josephs Primary School, Scott St, Stanthorpe and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 36m.

How far is it from Armidale to Cairns?

The distance between Armidale and Cairns is 1644 km. The road distance is 2056.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Armidale to Cairns without a car is to bus and train which takes 35h 48m and costs $108.70 - $4021.74 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Armidale to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Armidale to Cairns bus from?

Armidale to Cairns bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Armidale Station, Coach Stop.

Bus or fly from Armidale to Cairns?

The best way to get from Armidale to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $130.43 - $456.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $141.30 - $271.74 and takes 40h 36m.

Where does the Armidale to Cairns bus arrive?

Armidale to Cairns bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Manners St After Rouse St station.

What is the time difference between Armidale and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Armidale. It is currently 15:59 in Armidale and 14:59 in Cairns.

Can I drive from Armidale to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Armidale to Cairns is 2056 km. It takes approximately 24h 25m to drive from Armidale 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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