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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sale to Cairns

Composite routes from Sale to Cairns

Cheapest
34 h 25 min
Car
2891 km.
from $159
Other
8 h 56 min
Train, Plane
2357 km.
from $190.85
2 d 6 h 59 min
Train
2355 km.
from $2068.32
2 d 10 h 36 min
2358 km.
from $319.61
11 h 34 min
Train, Plane
2357 km.
from $264.76
2 d 8 h 42 min
2356 km.
from $2159.83
2 d 15 h 8 min
2355 km.
from $394.02

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 5
Transport for NSW
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
V-Line Buses
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Murrays Coaches
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
4h 8m
5 times a day
$5.43–$11.96
131 500
131 500
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
3h 30m
Once daily
$31.52–$59.78
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
V-Line Buses
Website
6h 30m
Twice a week
$3.91–$22.83
+61 3 9662 2505
+61 3 9662 2505
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
3h 30m
Hourly
$34.78–$48.91
(61) 13 22 51
(61) 13 22 51
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
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Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
3h 17m
Every day
$92.39–$315.22
Qantas
Website
3h 18m
Every day
$92.39–$543.48
Virgin Australia
Website
3h 30m
Every day
$108.70–$369.57
Train operators
Found: 3
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
V/Line
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
11h 18m
Twice daily
$41.30–$152.17
131 500
131 500
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V/Line
Website
2h 58m
3 times a day
$4.89–$6.52
1800 800 007
1800 800 007
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Queensland Rail Travel
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25h 20m
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$52.17–$3,844.23
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sale to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $103.26 - $282.61 and takes 8h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sale to Cairns is to train and fly which takes 8h 56m and costs $103.26 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Sale and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Sale to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Gippsland Shopping Centre/Cunninghame St and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Bairnsdale Station/Macleod St, Canberra, Central Station, King George Square, 1d and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.

Is there a direct train between Sale and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Sale to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Sale and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Southern Cross, Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.

How far is it from Sale to Cairns?

The distance between Sale and Cairns is 2549 km. The road distance is 3055 km.

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

The best way to get from Sale to Cairns without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 6h and costs $76.09 - $4021.74 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Sale to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sale to Cairns bus from?

Sale to Cairns bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Gippsland Shopping Centre/Cunninghame St station.

Where do I catch the Sale to Cairns train from?

Sale to Cairns train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Sale station.

Train or bus from Sale to Cairns?

The best way to get from Sale to Cairns is to bus via Brisbane which takes 2 days 10h and costs $228.26 - $456.52 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $108.70 - $4130.43 and takes 2 days 8h.

Where does the Sale to Cairns bus arrive?

Sale to Cairns bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Bairnsdale Station/Macleod St.

What is the time difference between Sale and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Sale. It is currently 19:40 in Sale and 18:40 in Cairns.

Where does the Sale to Cairns train arrive?

Sale to Cairns train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross station.

Can I drive from Sale to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Sale to Cairns is 3055 km. It takes approximately 35h 11m to drive from Sale 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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