How to Travel from
Melbourne Airport to Cairns
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Melbourne Airport, Australia → Cairns, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Melbourne Airport to Cairns
Composite routes from Melbourne Airport to Cairns
Cheapest
32 h 24 min
Car
2769 km.
from $152
Fastest
3 h 26 min
Plane
Other
2 d 10 h 5 min
2307 km.
from $498.29
7 h 7 min
Bus, Plane
2307 km.
from $274.22
10 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
2307 km.
from $366.50
2 d 5 h 38 min
2307 km.
from $2034.49
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Continue onto Service Road
Service Road, 8 м
8 м
Turn right onto Service Road
Service Road, 155 м
155 м
Turn sharp left onto Grants Road
Grants Road, 151 м
151 м
Keep left
1 km 721 м
1 km 721 м
Keep left onto Centre-Tullamarine Out Ramp On and drive toward Sunbury
Centre-Tullamarine Out Ramp On, Sunbury, 4 km 749 м
4 km 749 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Oaklands Road
Oaklands Road, 2 km 712 м
2 km 712 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Oaklands Road
Oaklands Road, 5 km 930 м
5 km 930 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Oaklands Road
Oaklands Road, 72 м
72 м
Turn slight left onto Konagaderra Road
Konagaderra Road, 3 km 285 м
3 km 285 м
Turn right onto Bardwell Drive
Bardwell Drive, 3 km 78 м
3 km 78 м
Turn left onto Mickleham Road
Mickleham Road, 2 km 701 м
2 km 701 м
Continue onto Old Sydney Road
Old Sydney Road, 32 km 8 м
32 km 8 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Northern Highway
Northern Highway, 48 km 843 м
48 km 843 м
Turn right onto Northern Highway
Northern Highway, 48 km 543 м
48 km 543 м
Keep left onto Northern Highway and drive toward Elmore, Echuca
Northern Highway, Elmore, Echuca, 64 м
64 м
Turn slight left onto Midland Highway and drive toward Elmore, Echuca
Midland Highway, Elmore, Echuca, 2 km 535 м
2 km 535 м
Turn right onto Northern Highway and drive toward Echuca
Northern Highway, Echuca, 17 km 241 м
17 km 241 м
Turn left onto Mary Street
Mary Street, 299 м
299 м
Turn slight right onto Echuca Road
Echuca Road, 25 km 352 м
25 km 352 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Murray Valley Highway
Murray Valley Highway, 1 km 205 м
1 km 205 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Warren Street
Warren Street, 2 km 603 м
2 km 603 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Cobb Highway
Cobb Highway, 13 km 864 м
13 km 864 м
Turn left onto Mathoura Line Road
Mathoura Line Road, 23 km 52 м
23 km 52 м
Turn right onto Crump Road
Crump Road, 1 km 728 м
1 km 728 м
Turn left onto Cobb Highway
Cobb Highway, 35 km 421 м
35 km 421 м
Turn right onto Crispe Street
Crispe Street, 61 м
61 м
Turn left onto Crispe Street
Crispe Street, 1 km 814 м
1 km 814 м
Turn left onto Henry Street
Henry Street, 228 м
228 м
Turn right onto Junction Street
Junction Street, 341 м
341 м
Turn left onto Mann Street
Mann Street, 234 м
234 м
Turn right onto Wellington Street
Wellington Street, 192 м
192 м
Turn left onto Harrison Street
Harrison Street, 463 м
463 м
Turn right onto Napier Street
Napier Street, 170 м
170 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Napier Street
Napier Street, 132 м
132 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Napier Street
Napier Street, 110 м
110 м
Turn right onto Davidson Street
Davidson Street, 292 м
292 м
Turn left onto Chippenham Park Road
Chippenham Park Road, 2 km 749 м
2 km 749 м
Turn left onto Hay Road
Hay Road, 118 km 220 м
118 km 220 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Cobb Highway
Cobb Highway, 2 km 336 м
2 km 336 м
Turn right onto Murray Street
Murray Street, 76 km 209 м
76 km 209 м
Turn left onto Gunbar Booligal Road
Gunbar Booligal Road, 69 м
69 м
Turn right onto McKinley Road
McKinley Road, 61 km 177 м
61 km 177 м
Turn right onto Lachlan Valley Way
Lachlan Valley Way, 11 km 154 м
11 km 154 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Keats Street
Keats Street, 254 km 912 м
254 km 912 м
Turn left onto Nyngan Road
Nyngan Road, 1 km 523 м
1 km 523 м
Turn right onto Lewis Street
Lewis Street, 68 м
68 м
Turn slight left onto Louth Road
Louth Road, 1 km 578 м
1 km 578 м
Turn right onto Bourke Road
Bourke Road, 160 km 917 м
160 km 917 м
Turn left onto Glen Street
Glen Street, 1 km 596 м
1 km 596 м
Turn left onto Warraweena Street
Warraweena Street, 5 km 247 м
5 km 247 м
Turn right onto Mitchell Highway
Mitchell Highway, 249 km 57 м
249 km 57 м
Turn right onto Mary Street
Mary Street, 276 km 627 м
276 km 627 м
Turn left onto Landsborough Highway
Landsborough Highway, 330 km 457 м
330 km 457 м
Turn right onto Oak Street
Oak Street, 231 м
231 м
Turn left onto Willow Street North
Willow Street North, 67 km 230 м
67 km 230 м
Turn right onto McAuliffe Street
McAuliffe Street, 1 km 342 м
1 km 342 м
Turn left onto Stagmount Road
Stagmount Road, 72 km 429 м
72 km 429 м
Turn right onto Reedy Creek Eastmere Road
Reedy Creek Eastmere Road, 16 km 211 м
16 km 211 м
Turn left onto Fleetwood Road
Fleetwood Road, 83 km 342 м
83 km 342 м
Turn left onto Lake Buchanan Road
Lake Buchanan Road, 29 km 402 м
29 km 402 м
Turn right onto Lake Buchanan Road
Lake Buchanan Road, 78 km 984 м
78 km 984 м
Turn left onto Gregory Developmental Road
Gregory Developmental Road, 124 km 350 м
124 km 350 м
Turn right onto Flinders Highway
Flinders Highway, 8 km 558 м
8 km 558 м
Turn right onto Flinders Highway
Flinders Highway, 120 km 897 м
120 km 897 м
Keep left onto Stuart Drive and drive toward Stuart Drive
Stuart Drive, Stuart Drive, 4 km 616 м
4 km 616 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Stuart Drive
Stuart Drive, 2 km 648 м
2 km 648 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 2 km 152 м
2 km 152 м
Turn left onto Cross Street
Cross Street, 1 km 756 м
1 km 756 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Fulham Road
Fulham Road, 1 km 903 м
1 km 903 м
Turn right onto Hugh Street
Hugh Street, 2 km 993 м
2 km 993 м
Keep left
1 km 600 м
1 km 600 м
Keep right onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 2 м
1 km 2 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 754 м
1 km 754 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 6 km 162 м
6 km 162 м
Keep left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 151 km 898 м
151 km 898 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 95 km 840 м
95 km 840 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Ernest Street
Ernest Street, 31 km 511 м
31 km 511 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 277 м
277 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 51 km 50 м
51 km 50 м
Keep left onto Ray Jones Drive off ramp and drive toward City, Portsmith
Ray Jones Drive off ramp, City, Portsmith, 2 km 108 м
2 km 108 м
Keep left
1 km 609 м
1 km 609 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Lyons Street
Lyons Street, 324 м
324 м
Turn right onto Spence Street
Spence Street, 297 м
297 м
Turn left onto Brown Street
Brown Street, 245 м
245 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Brown Street
Brown Street, 339 м
339 м
Turn sharp right onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 2 km 727 м
2 km 727 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns?
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns is to fly which costs $81.52 - $260.87 and takes 4h 30m.
What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns?
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $81.52 - $260.87 .
Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Cairns?
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Central Station, King George Square, 1d and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.
How far is it from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns?
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Cairns is 2320 km. The road distance is 2801.5 km.
How do I travel from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns without a car?
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns without a car is to night train and train which takes 2 days 5h and costs $97.83 - $3913.04 .
How long does it take to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns?
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns bus from?
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Train, bus or fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns?
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $81.52 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $228.26 - $543.48 and takes 2 days 10h, you could also train, which costs $97.83 - $3913.04 and takes 2 days 5h.
Where does the Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns bus arrive?
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Central Station.
What is the time difference between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Cairns?
Cairns is 1h behind Melbourne Airport (MEL). It is currently 18:09 in Melbourne Airport (MEL) and 17:09 in Cairns.
Can I drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns?
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns is 2802 km. It takes approximately 33h 13m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns.
Where can I stay near Cairns?
There are 861+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $69.35 per night.
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