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Portland to Cairns

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Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
14h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.64–$34.12

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.97–$59.40

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$88.46–$214.84
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$94.78–$227.48
Bus from Brisbane to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$189.57–$467.59

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St to Warrnambool
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.01–$11.37
Bus from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St to Tourist
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$1.14–$12.01

Stateliner

Phone:
1300 851 345
Website:
stateliner.com.au/
Bus from Mount Gambier to Bordertown
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.59–$45.50
Bus from Mount Gambier to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$56.87–$82.14

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.01–$189.57

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.42–$366.49
Plane from Mount Gambier Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h 2m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.57–$619.25
Plane from Avalon Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$202.20–$695.07
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.38–$467.59
Plane from Adelaide Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.01–$429.68

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.42–$631.88
Plane from Mount Gambier Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.57–$1,011.01
Plane from Avalon Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$202.20–$695.07
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.38–$758.26
Plane from Adelaide Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.01–$821.45

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.38–$429.68
Plane from Mount Gambier Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$202.20–$606.61
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.65–$758.26
Plane from Adelaide Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$202.20–$480.23

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Southern Cross to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 2m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.02–$176.93

V/Line

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Warrnambool to Southern
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.94–$8.21
Train from Warrnambool to Wyndham
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$5.81–$8.21

Journey Beyond - The Overland

Phone:
1800 703 357
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
Train from Bordertown to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
3h 49m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$32.86–$88.46

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
25h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$60.66–$4,469.55

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Adelaide to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2d 8h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,586.29–$3,904.16

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Portland to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Cairns is to bus and train and fly which costs $103.26 - $293.48 and takes 11h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portland to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 9h 26m and costs $173.91 - $597.83 .

How far is it from Portland to Cairns?

The distance between Portland and Cairns is 2710 km. The road distance is 3080 km.

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

The best way to get from Portland to Cairns without a car is to bus and train and night train which takes 2 days 11h and costs $108.70 - $4130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 11h 48m to get from Portland to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Portland and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Portland. It is currently 15:26 in Portland and 14:26 in Cairns.

Can I drive from Portland to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Cairns is 3080 km. It takes approximately 36h 9m to drive from Portland 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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