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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Tamworth to Cairns

Composite routes from Tamworth to Cairns

Cheapest
23 h 42 min
Car
2021 km.
from $111
Other
37 h 35 min
Bus, Train
1658 km.
from $334.32
42 h 18 min
1658 km.
from $197.02
8 h 10 min
Bus, Plane
1658 km.
from $307.34
44 h 39 min
1659 km.
from $586.37

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 45m
Twice daily
$6.95–$16.42
131 500
131 500
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
7h 15m
3 times a day
$46.73–$101.05
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
29h 30m
Once daily
$138.94–$189.46
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Dorrigo Transit
Website
4h 30m
Once a week
$82.10–$113.68
+61 (0)2 5625 0065
+61 (0)2 5625 0065
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Crisps Coaches
Website
3h 15m
Once daily
$34.10–$101.05
+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 45m
Every day
$138.94–$821.01
Virgin Australia
Website
5h 23m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$138.94–$467.35
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
25h 20m
4 times a week
$60.63–$4,467.19
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Tamworth to Cairns is to bus via Tenterfield which costs $141.30 - $271.74 and takes 42h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tamworth to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $130.43 - $423.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Tamworth and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Tamworth station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop 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 42h 18m.

How far is it from Tamworth to Cairns?

The distance between Tamworth and Cairns is 1677 km. The road distance is 2056.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Tamworth to Cairns without a car is to bus and train which takes 37h 35m and costs $130.43 - $4021.74 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Tamworth to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tamworth to Cairns bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Tamworth to Cairns?

The best way to get from Tamworth to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $130.43 - $423.91 . Alternatively, you can bus via Tenterfield, which costs $141.30 - $271.74 and takes 42h 18m.

Where does the Tamworth to Cairns bus arrive?

Tamworth to Cairns bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Armidale Station, Coach Stop.

What is the time difference between Tamworth and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Tamworth. It is currently 22:10 in Tamworth and 21:10 in Cairns.

Can I drive from Tamworth to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Tamworth to Cairns is 2057 km. It takes approximately 24h 10m to drive from Tamworth 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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