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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Port Pirie to Cairns

Composite routes from Port Pirie to Cairns

Cheapest
32 h 57 min
Car
2845 km.
from $156
Other
11 h 38 min
Taxi, Plane
1966 km.
from $389.26
9 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
1966 km.
from $207.32
3 d 37 min
1965 km.
from $519.67
3 d 15 h 41 min
Bus, Train
1966 km.
from $1998.87
14 h 37 min
Bus, Plane
1966 km.
from $372.96
3 d 19 h 51 min
Bus, Train
1966 km.
from $1901.04

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Adelaide Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$402.17

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Whyalla Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
11h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$652.17
Plane from Adelaide Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$706.52
Plane from Port Lincoln Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$326.09–$923.91

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Adelaide Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$369.57
Plane from Port Lincoln Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$423.91

Bus operators

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Albury station to Central
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.78–$48.91

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Albury station to Central
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$50.00–$108.70
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$184.78

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury
Ave. Duration:
14h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.61–$39.13

Stateliner

Phone:
1300 851 345
Email:
Website:
stateliner.com.au/
Bus from Port Pirie to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.00–$35.87
Bus from Port Pirie to Port
Ave. Duration:
6h 22m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$43.48–$65.22

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.70–$163.04

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:
$51.09–$3,689.22

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:
$1,309.35–$3,222.53

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Port Pirie to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Port Pirie to Cairns is to bus and fly which costs $152.17 - $380.43 and takes 9h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Pirie to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Port Pirie to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 9h 19m and costs $152.17 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Port Pirie and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Pirie to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Port Pirie and arriving at Cairns Central Station via 85 Franklin St, Albury station, Central Station, King George Square, 1d and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 0h.

How far is it from Port Pirie to Cairns?

The distance between Port Pirie and Cairns is 2157 km. The road distance is 2846.3 km.

How do I travel from Port Pirie to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Port Pirie to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 0h and costs $250 - $532.61 .

How long does it take to get from Port Pirie to Cairns?

It takes approximately 11h 38m to get from Port Pirie to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port Pirie to Cairns bus from?

Port Pirie to Cairns bus services, operated by Stateliner, depart from Port Pirie station.

Where does the Port Pirie to Cairns bus arrive?

Port Pirie to Cairns bus services, operated by Stateliner, arrive at Adelaide station.

What is the time difference between Port Pirie and Cairns?

Cairns is 30 min behind Port Pirie. It is currently 17:00 in Port Pirie and 16:30 in Cairns.

Can I drive from Port Pirie to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Pirie to Cairns is 2846 km. It takes approximately 32h 53m to drive from Port Pirie to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 861+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $69.35 per night.
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