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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Forbes to Cairns

Composite routes from Forbes to Cairns

Cheapest
25 h 21 min
Car
2246 km.
from $123
Other
7 h 53 min
Plane
1843 km.
from $324.21
2 d 1 h 25 min
1842 km.
from $2049.98
2 d 4 h 13 min
Bus, Train
1843 km.
from $209.27
9 h 24 min
Bus, Plane
1843 km.
from $359.16
2 d 4 h 42 min
1844 km.
from $442.87

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 4
Transport for NSW
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Australia Wide Coaches
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
6h 42m
Twice a week
$6.52–$15.22
131 500
131 500
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
14h
3 times a day
$81.52–$195.65
1300 473946
1300 473946
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Premier Motor Service
Website
29h 30m
Once daily
$119.57–$163.04
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Australia Wide Coaches
Website
3h 25m
6 times a week
$31.52–$44.57
02 9516 1300
02 9516 1300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
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Virgin Australia
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Jetstar
Website
5h
Monday to Friday
$141.30–$510.87
Qantas
Website
6h 40m
Every day
$141.30–$869.57
Virgin Australia
Website
5h 42m
Monday to Thursday
$173.91–$543.48
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
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Queensland Rail Travel
Website
25h 20m
4 times a week
$52.17–$3,844.23
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Forbes to Cairns is to bus and train which costs $152.17 - $250 and takes 2 days 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Forbes to Cairns is to drive and fly which takes 7h 53m and costs $152.17 - $543.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Forbes and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Forbes station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Forbes Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Orange, Central Station, King George Square, 1d and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from Forbes to Cairns?

The distance between Forbes and Cairns is 2003 km. The road distance is 2274.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Forbes to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 2 days 1h and costs $65.22 - $4021.74 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Forbes to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forbes to Cairns bus from?

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

Train or bus from Forbes to Cairns?

The best way to get from Forbes to Cairns is to train which takes 2 days 1h and costs $65.22 - $4021.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $228.26 - $423.91 and takes 2 days 4h.

Where does the Forbes to Cairns bus arrive?

Forbes to Cairns bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Orange Station, Coach Bay 1.

What is the time difference between Forbes and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Forbes. It is currently 15:16 in Forbes and 14:16 in Cairns.

Can I drive from Forbes to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbes to Cairns is 2274 km. It takes approximately 26h 7m to drive from Forbes 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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