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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Tennant Creek to Cairns

Composite routes from Tennant Creek to Cairns

Cheapest
18 h 45 min
Car
1758 km.
from $96
Other
4 d 18 h 12 min
Bus, Train
1257 km.
from $2762.14
4 d 23 h 3 min
Bus, Train
1257 km.
from $2284.59

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 3
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Airnorth
Website
Qantas
Website
33h
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
$271.74–$815.22
Virgin Australia
Website
35h 20m
Monday and Wednesday
$195.65–$543.48
Airnorth
Website
2d 3h
Monday and Wednesday
$206.52–$597.83
Bus operators
Found: 3
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Centre Bush Bus
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
5h 30m
6 times a week
$48.91–$108.70
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
Centre Bush Bus
Website
9h 30m
Twice a week
$92.39–$130.43
+61 8 8953 0127
+61 8 8953 0127
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 3
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
25h 20m
4 times a week
$52.17–$3,844.23
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
2d 8h
Once a week
$1,364.36–$3,357.93
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Website
23h 15m
Once a week
$303.03–$611.16
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Tennant Creek to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Tennant Creek to Cairns is to drive which costs $228.26 - $336.96 and takes 19h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tennant Creek to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Tennant Creek to Cairns is to drive which takes 19h 38m and costs $228.26 - $336.96 .

How far is it from Tennant Creek to Cairns?

The distance between Tennant Creek and Cairns is 1265 km. The road distance is 1827.2 km.

How do I travel from Tennant Creek to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Tennant Creek to Cairns without a car is to bus and train via Adelaide which takes 4 days 18h and costs $1630.43 - $8152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Tennant Creek to Cairns?

It takes approximately 34h 15m to get from Tennant Creek to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Tennant Creek and Cairns?

Cairns is 30 min ahead of Tennant Creek. It is currently 17:31 in Tennant Creek and 18:01 in Cairns.

Can I drive from Tennant Creek to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Tennant Creek to Cairns is 1827 km. It takes approximately 19h 38m to drive from Tennant Creek 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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