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How to Travel from

Darwin to Cairns Bay

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Transport providers

Train operators

Metro Trains Melbourne

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
metrotrains.com.au/
Train from Flinders Street to Frankston
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes

Journey Beyond - The Overland

Phone:
1800 703 357
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
Train from Adelaide to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$75.83–$227.48

Journey Beyond - The Ghan

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Darwin to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$674.16–$1,319.75

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$176.93–$695.08
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$353.86–$1,137.41

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$176.93–$821.46
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
7h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$353.86–$1,769.30

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$227.48–$758.27

Bus operators

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Adelaide to Southern
Ave. Duration:
9h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$42.97–$58.13

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Darwin to Alice
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$139.02–$366.50
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
19h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$151.65–$366.50

SkyBus

Phone:
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
Website:
skybus.com.au
Bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Frankston
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.04

Other operators

Searoad Ferries

Phone:
+61 3 5257 4500
Website:
searoad.com.au/
Other from Queenscliff to Sorrento
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.76

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Darwin to Cairns Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Cairns Bay is to fly and train which costs $184.78 - $402.17 and takes 10h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Darwin to Cairns Bay?

The fastest way to get from Darwin to Cairns Bay is to fly and train which takes 10h 44m and costs $184.78 - $402.17 .

How far is it from Darwin to Cairns Bay?

The distance between Darwin and Cairns Bay is 3275 km. The road distance is 3845.4 km.

How do I travel from Darwin to Cairns Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Darwin to Cairns Bay without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 9h and costs $336.96 - $760.87 .

How long does it take to get from Darwin to Cairns Bay?

It takes approximately 10h 44m to get from Darwin to Cairns Bay, including transfers.

Train or bus from Darwin to Cairns Bay?

The best way to get from Darwin to Cairns Bay is to bus which takes 2 days 9h and costs $336.96 - $760.87 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $652.17 - $1521.74 and takes 2 days 17h.

Can I drive from Darwin to Cairns Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Darwin to Cairns Bay is 3845 km. It takes approximately 38h 15m to drive from Darwin to Cairns Bay.

Where can I stay near Cairns Bay?

There are 1612+ hotels available in Cairns Bay. Prices start at $105.28 per night.
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