How to Travel from
Broken Hill to Cairns
by Route or Car
Eight ways to Travel from Broken Hill to Cairns
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (2 456 km)
28 h 54 min
2456 km.
from $135
Other
Train
2 d 6 h 20 min
1728 km.
from $2062.57
Bus
2 d 13 h 58 min
1728 km.
from $437.78
Bus, Plane (Fly Broken Hill to Townsville Airport)
13 h 19 min
1727 km.
from $880.03
Bus, Plane (Bus to Mildura Airport)
11 h 49 min
1727 km.
from $360.73
Bus, Plane (Bus to Adelaide Airport)
12 h 26 min
1727 km.
from $206.60
Bus, Plane (Fly Broken Hill to Cooktown Airport)
21 h 32 min
1727 km.
from $581.12
Bus, Train
3 d 23 h 11 min
1727 km.
from $2008.93
Transport providers
Bus operators
Transport for NSW
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Broken Hill Station to Strathfield
Ave. Duration:
13h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$13.99–$38.16
Train from Strathfield Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
13h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$34.34
Bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.14–$31.80
Bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Mildura
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.84
Bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Royal
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.14–$22.90
Bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.14–$22.90
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Newcastle to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
14h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$89.04–$203.52
Trans North Bus & Coach
Phone:
+61 7 3036 2070
Website:
transnorthbus.com.au/
Bus from Cooktown to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$50.88–$76.32
Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.92–$190.80
Sid Foggs Coaches
Bus from Dubbo to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$41.98–$52.15
Airlines
Jetstar
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Broken Hill to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$267.12–$890.39
Plane from Mildura Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.80–$699.59
Plane from Adelaide Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.92–$432.48
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Broken Hill to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$267.12–$890.39
Plane from Broken Hill to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
10h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$521.52–$1,526.39
Plane from Mildura Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$343.44–$1,017.59
Plane from Adelaide Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.92–$826.79
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Broken Hill to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$318.00–$890.39
Plane from Adelaide Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$203.52–$483.36
Hinterland Aviation
Website:
hinterlandaviation.com.au/
Plane from Broken Hill to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
22h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.00–$1,017.59
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
25h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$61.06–$4,498.63
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Adelaide to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2d 8h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,596.61–$3,929.55
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Broken Hill to Cairns?
The cheapest way to get from Broken Hill to Cairns is to bus and fly which costs $119.57 - $369.57 and takes 12h 26m.
What is the fastest way to get from Broken Hill to Cairns?
The fastest way to get from Broken Hill to Cairns is to fly which takes 8h 11m and costs $217.39 - $760.87 .
Is there a direct bus between Broken Hill and Cairns?
No, there is no direct bus from Broken Hill to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Blende St After Bromide St and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Dubbo, Newcastle, King George Square, 1d and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.
Is there a direct train between Broken Hill and Cairns?
No, there is no direct train from Broken Hill station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Broken Hill Station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Strathfield Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.
How far is it from Broken Hill to Cairns?
The distance between Broken Hill and Cairns is 1747 km. The road distance is 2453.4 km.
How do I travel from Broken Hill to Cairns without a car?
The best way to get from Broken Hill to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 2 days 6h and costs $70.65 - $4021.74 .
How long does it take to get from Broken Hill to Cairns?
It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Broken Hill to Cairns, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Broken Hill to Cairns bus from?
Broken Hill to Cairns bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Blende St After Bromide St station.
Where do I catch the Broken Hill to Cairns train from?
Broken Hill to Cairns train services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Broken Hill Station.
Train, bus or fly from Broken Hill to Cairns?
The best way to get from Broken Hill to Cairns is to fly which takes 8h 11m and costs $217.39 - $760.87 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70.65 - $4021.74 and takes 2 days 6h, you could also bus, which costs $228.26 - $413.04 and takes 2 days 13h.
Where does the Broken Hill to Cairns bus arrive?
Broken Hill to Cairns bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1.
What is the time difference between Broken Hill and Cairns?
Cairns is 30 min behind Broken Hill. It is currently 20:32 in Broken Hill and 20:02 in Cairns.
Where does the Broken Hill to Cairns train arrive?
Broken Hill to Cairns train services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Can I drive from Broken Hill to Cairns?
Yes, the driving distance between Broken Hill to Cairns is 2453 km. It takes approximately 28h 46m to drive from Broken Hill 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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