How to Travel from
Tweed Heads to Cairns
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Tweed Heads, Australia → Cairns, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Tweed Heads to Cairns
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Cheapest
20 h 56 min
Car
1779 km.
from $97
Other
28 h 38 min
1484 km.
from $2018.04
33 h 18 min
Train, Bus
1484 km.
from $373.48
7 h 23 min
Train, Plane
1483 km.
from $172.29
33 h 35 min
1484 km.
from $252.74
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Continue onto Keith Compton Drive
Keith Compton Drive, 165 м
165 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Keith Compton Drive
Keith Compton Drive, 1 km 822 м
1 km 822 м
Turn slight left onto Brett Street
Brett Street, 1 km 629 м
1 km 629 м
Keep left onto Kennedy Drive
Kennedy Drive, 2 km 619 м
2 km 619 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Sugarwood Drive
Sugarwood Drive, 1 km 828 м
1 km 828 м
Keep left
69 km 60 м
69 km 60 м
Continue onto Pacific Motorway and drive toward Brisbane
Pacific Motorway, Brisbane, 27 km 162 м
27 km 162 м
Keep right and take M7 toward Brisbane Airport, Sunshine Coast
Brisbane Airport, Sunshine Coast, M7, 9 km 903 м
9 km 903 м
Keep left
1 km 48 м
1 km 48 м
Keep right and take A3 toward Chermside, Sunshine Coast
Chermside, Sunshine Coast, A3, 9 km 21 м
9 km 21 м
Keep right onto Gympie Arterial Road
Gympie Arterial Road, 70 km 57 м
70 km 57 м
Keep right onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 70 km 16 м
70 km 16 м
Keep left onto Bruce Highway off ramp
Bruce Highway off ramp, 1 km 58 м
1 km 58 м
Continue onto Cooroy - Gympie Rd
Cooroy - Gympie Rd, 21 km 213 м
21 km 213 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Wide Bay Highway
Wide Bay Highway, 20 km 390 м
20 km 390 м
Turn right onto Brooweena - Woolooga Road
Brooweena - Woolooga Road, 9 km 281 м
9 km 281 м
Turn left onto Brooweena - Woolooga Road
Brooweena - Woolooga Road, 48 km 872 м
48 km 872 м
Turn left onto Maryborough - Biggenden Road
Maryborough - Biggenden Road, 26 km 425 м
26 km 425 м
Turn right onto Mary Street
Mary Street, 1 km 300 м
1 km 300 м
Turn right onto Caroline Street
Caroline Street, 17 km 516 м
17 km 516 м
Turn left onto Booyal-Dallarnil Road
Booyal-Dallarnil Road, 18 km 202 м
18 km 202 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 291 km 426 м
291 km 426 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Yeppen Crossing
Yeppen Crossing, 3 km 369 м
3 km 369 м
Continue onto Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway)
Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway), 1 km 800 м
1 km 800 м
Turn right onto Fitzroy Street
Fitzroy Street, 4 km 33 м
4 km 33 м
Continue onto Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway)
Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway), 8 km 748 м
8 km 748 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway)
Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway), 288 km 878 м
288 km 878 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Broad Street
Broad Street, 11 km 240 м
11 km 240 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 17 km 777 м
17 km 777 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Mackay Ring Road
Mackay Ring Road, 3 km 557 м
3 km 557 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mackay Ring Road
Mackay Ring Road, 9 km 926 м
9 km 926 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 4 km 441 м
4 km 441 м
Turn slight left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 177 km 609 м
177 km 609 м
Keep left onto A1 and drive toward Proserpine
Proserpine, 110 km 938 м
110 km 938 м
Continue onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 1 km 898 м
1 km 898 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bower Street
Bower Street, 3 km 75 м
3 km 75 м
Keep left and take A1 toward Townsville
Townsville, A1, 223 м
223 м
Continue onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 79 km 436 м
79 km 436 м
Turn right onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 1 km 89 м
1 km 89 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 2 km 152 м
2 km 152 м
Turn left onto Cross Street
Cross Street, 1 km 756 м
1 km 756 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Fulham Road
Fulham Road, 1 km 903 м
1 km 903 м
Turn right onto Hugh Street
Hugh Street, 2 km 993 м
2 km 993 м
Keep left
1 km 600 м
1 km 600 м
Keep right onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 2 м
1 km 2 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 754 м
1 km 754 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 6 km 162 м
6 km 162 м
Keep left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 151 km 898 м
151 km 898 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 95 km 840 м
95 km 840 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Ernest Street
Ernest Street, 31 km 511 м
31 km 511 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 277 м
277 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 51 km 50 м
51 km 50 м
Keep left onto Ray Jones Drive off ramp and drive toward City, Portsmith
Ray Jones Drive off ramp, City, Portsmith, 2 km 108 м
2 km 108 м
Keep left
1 km 609 м
1 km 609 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Lyons Street
Lyons Street, 324 м
324 м
Turn right onto Spence Street
Spence Street, 297 м
297 м
Turn left onto Brown Street
Brown Street, 245 м
245 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Brown Street
Brown Street, 339 м
339 м
Turn sharp right onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 2 km 727 м
2 km 727 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Tweed Heads to Cairns?
The cheapest way to get from Tweed Heads to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $86.96 - $369.57 and takes 7h 23m.
What is the fastest way to get from Tweed Heads to Cairns?
The fastest way to get from Tweed Heads to Cairns is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $108.70 - $423.91 .
Is there a direct bus between Tweed Heads and Cairns?
No, there is no direct bus from Tweed Heads to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Wharf St at Tweed Heads and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Gold Coast Airport and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 35m.
How far is it from Tweed Heads to Cairns?
The distance between Tweed Heads and Cairns is 1496 km. The road distance is 1918.4 km.
How do I travel from Tweed Heads to Cairns without a car?
The best way to get from Tweed Heads to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 28h 38m and costs $54.35 - $4021.74 .
How long does it take to get from Tweed Heads to Cairns?
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Tweed Heads to Cairns, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Tweed Heads to Cairns bus from?
Tweed Heads to Cairns bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, depart from Gold Coast Airport station.
Train, bus or fly from Tweed Heads to Cairns?
The best way to get from Tweed Heads to Cairns is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $108.70 - $423.91 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $54.35 - $4021.74 and takes 28h 38m, you could also bus, which costs $152.17 - $206.52 and takes 33h 35m.
Where does the Tweed Heads to Cairns bus arrive?
Tweed Heads to Cairns bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.
What is the time difference between Tweed Heads and Cairns?
Cairns is 1h behind Tweed Heads. It is currently 12:41 in Tweed Heads and 11:41 in Cairns.
Can I drive from Tweed Heads to Cairns?
Yes, the driving distance between Tweed Heads to Cairns is 1918 km. It takes approximately 22h 23m to drive from Tweed Heads 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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