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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Shellharbour to Cairns

Composite routes from Shellharbour to Cairns

Cheapest
28 h 47 min
Car
2493 km.
from $137
Other
7 h 57 min
Train, Plane
2026 km.
from $203.91
44 h 18 min
2025 km.
from $2043.52
2 d 1 h 12 min
2025 km.
from $409.73
10 h 29 min
Train, Plane
2026 km.
from $299.57
2 d 5 h 18 min
Train
2025 km.
from $322.30

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 3
Transport for NSW
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
1h 41m
Hourly
$4.29–$6.95
131 500
131 500
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
14h
3 times a day
$94.73–$227.36
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
1h 57m
Once daily
$16.42–$22.74
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
3h
Every day
$101.05–$568.39
Qantas
Website
3h 1m
Every day
$101.05–$618.92
Virgin Australia
Website
3h 5m
Every day
$126.31–$517.87
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 Shellharbour to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Shellharbour to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $103.26 - $347.83 and takes 7h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shellharbour to Cairns is to train and fly which takes 7h 57m and costs $103.26 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Shellharbour and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Shellharbour to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Addison St Before Mary St and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Wollongong, Central Station, King George Square, 1d and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Shellharbour to Cairns?

The distance between Shellharbour and Cairns is 2091 km. The road distance is 2507.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Shellharbour to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 44h 18m and costs $65.22 - $4021.74 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Shellharbour to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shellharbour to Cairns bus from?

Shellharbour to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Wollongong station.

Train, bus or fly from Shellharbour to Cairns?

The best way to get from Shellharbour to Cairns is to train which takes 44h 18m and costs $65.22 - $4021.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $217.39 - $391.30 and takes 2 days 1h, you could also fly, which costs $130.43 - $413.04 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Shellharbour to Cairns bus arrive?

Shellharbour to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Shellharbour and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Shellharbour. It is currently 20:27 in Shellharbour and 19:27 in Cairns.

Can I drive from Shellharbour to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Shellharbour to Cairns is 2508 km. It takes approximately 29h 34m to drive from Shellharbour 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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