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1549 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from St George to Cairns

Composite routes from St George to Cairns

Cheapest
17 h 41 min
Car
1549 km.
from $85
Other
34 h 5 min
Bus, Train
1267 km.
from $320.45
38 h 15 min
1268 km.
from $316.46
38 h 45 min
1268 km.
from $320.46
13 h
Bus, Plane
1267 km.
from $243.27
15 h 49 min
Bus, Plane
1267 km.
from $450.13

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
2d 6h
Sunday
$92.39–$336.96
Qantas
Website
40h 50m
Wednesday and Sunday
$141.30–$467.39
Virgin Australia
Website
2h 25m
Every day
$92.39–$434.78
Bus operators
Found: 4
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Murrays Coaches
Website
Crisps Coaches
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
30h
Once daily
$163.04–$402.17
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
29h 30m
Once daily
$119.57–$163.04
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Murrays Coaches
Website
7h 45m
Once daily
$65.22–$97.83
(61) 13 22 51
(61) 13 22 51
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Crisps Coaches
Website
1h 30m
Once a week
$16.30–$47.83
+61 (07) 4661 8333
+61 (07) 4661 8333
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
25h 20m
4 times a week
$52.17–$3,844.23
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from St George to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from St George to Cairns is to fly which costs $92.39 - $336.96 and takes 42h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from St George to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from St George to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 13h and costs $141.30 - $445.65 .

Is there a direct bus between St George and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from St George to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from St George and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 15m.

How far is it from St George to Cairns?

The distance between St George and Cairns is 2214 km. The road distance is 1556 km.

How do I travel from St George to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from St George to Cairns without a car is to bus and train which takes 34h 5m and costs $119.57 - $4021.74 .

How long does it take to get from St George to Cairns?

It takes approximately 34h 5m to get from St George to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St George to Cairns bus from?

St George to Cairns bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from St George station.

Bus or fly from St George to Cairns?

The best way to get from St George to Cairns is to bus which takes 38h 15m and costs $184.78 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $92.39 - $336.96 and takes 42h 5m.

Where does the St George to Cairns bus arrive?

St George to Cairns bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Brisbane City station.

Can I drive from St George to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between St George to Cairns is 1556 km. It takes approximately 18h 21m to drive from St George 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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