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38 h 52 min
3788 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Darwin to Cairns Bay

Composite routes from Darwin to Cairns Bay

Cheapest
38 h 52 min
Car
3788 km.
from $208
Other
10 h 44 min
Bus, Plane
3212 km.
from $260.65
2 d 9 h 41 min
3212 km.
from $703.91
2 d 17 h 50 min
3213 km.
from $1377.82
12 h 32 min
Bus, Plane
3212 km.
from $626.33

Transport providers

Train operators
Found: 3
Metro Trains Melbourne
Website
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Website
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Website
Metro Trains Melbourne
Website
1h 7m
Every 15 minutes
1800 800 007
1800 800 007
Call
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Website
11h 25m
Twice a week
$75.83–$227.48
1800 703 357
1800 703 357
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Website
2d 2h
Once a week
$674.16–$1,319.75
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
4h 15m
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
$176.93–$695.08
Qantas
Website
4h 22m
Every day
$176.93–$821.46
Virgin Australia
Website
4h 15m
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$227.48–$758.27
Bus operators
Found: 3
Firefly Express
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
SkyBus
Website
Firefly Express
Website
9h 50m
3 times a day
$42.97–$58.13
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
21h 5m
6 times a week
$139.02–$366.50
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
SkyBus
Website
1h 52m
Hourly
$13.04
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
Searoad Ferries
Website
Searoad Ferries
Website
40 min
Every 4 hours
$13.76
+61 3 5257 4500
+61 3 5257 4500
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

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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