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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Young to Cairns

Composite routes from Young to Cairns

Cheapest
28 h 9 min
Car
2431 km.
from $133
Other
8 h 11 min
Plane
1948 km.
from $328.70
2 d 58 min
Bus, Train
1948 km.
from $278.83
2 d 4 h 35 min
Bus, Train
1948 km.
from $207.63
11 h 56 min
Bus, Plane
1948 km.
from $273.97
2 d 5 h 3 min
1948 km.
from $443.43

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Bathurst Station to Strathfield
Ave. Duration:
3h 24m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.78–$9.24
Train from Strathfield Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
13h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$29.35
Bus from Young Information Centre to Bathurst
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.12–$10.33
Bus from Young Information Centre to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.12–$3.59
Bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 5 to Alinga
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.12–$8.15
Bus from Young Information Centre to Orange
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.12–$8.15

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$195.65

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$163.04

Australia Wide Coaches

Phone:
02 9516 1300
Email:
Website:
austwidecoaches.com.au/
Bus from Bathurst Station, Coach Stop to Strathfield
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$28.26–$39.13
Bus from Orange to Central
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.70–$46.74

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Orange Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$510.87

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Orange Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$869.57
Plane from Canberra International Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$652.17

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Orange Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 42m
Frequency:
Monday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$543.48
Plane from Canberra International Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$315.22

Train operators

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:
$52.17–$3,844.23

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Young to Cairns is to bus and train which costs $152.17 - $250 and takes 2 days 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Young to Cairns is to drive and fly which takes 8h 11m and costs $152.17 - $543.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Young and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Young to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Young Information Centre and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Orange, Central Station, King George Square, 1d and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

How far is it from Young to Cairns?

The distance between Young and Cairns is 2032 km. The road distance is 2401.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Young to Cairns without a car is to bus and train via Brisbane which takes 2 days 0h and costs $65.22 - $4021.74 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Young to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Young to Cairns bus from?

Young to Cairns bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Young Information Centre station.

Where does the Young to Cairns bus arrive?

Young to Cairns bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Orange Station, Coach Bay 1.

What is the time difference between Young and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Young. It is currently 19:35 in Young and 18:35 in Cairns.

Can I drive from Young to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Young to Cairns is 2401 km. It takes approximately 27h 46m to drive from Young 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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