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2865 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Port Augusta to Cairns

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Cheapest
By car (2 865 km)
33 h 9 min
2865 km.
from $157
Other
Bus, Plane (Bus to Whyalla Airport)
11 h 56 min
1907 km.
from $262.39
Bus
3 d 1 h 43 min
1905 km.
from $574.84
Bus, Train (Bus)
3 d 16 h 47 min
1907 km.
from $2134.05
Bus, Plane (Bus to Adelaide Airport)
10 h 24 min
1907 km.
from $233.92
Bus, Plane (Bus to Port Lincoln Airport)
12 h 58 min
1907 km.
from $377.83
Bus, Train (Bus)
3 d 20 h 52 min
1907 km.
from $2031.35

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Adelaide Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$369.57

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Whyalla Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
11h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$652.17
Plane from Adelaide Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$706.52
Plane from Port Lincoln Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$336.96–$923.91

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Adelaide Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$413.04
Plane from Port Lincoln Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$597.83

Bus operators

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Albury station to Central
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.96–$50.00

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Port Augusta to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.78–$70.65
Bus from Albury station to Central
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.17–$119.57
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$195.65

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury
Ave. Duration:
14h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.15–$40.22

Stateliner

Phone:
1300 851 345
Email:
Website:
stateliner.com.au/
Bus from Port Augusta to Whyalla
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$14.13–$20.65
Bus from Port Augusta to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$33.70–$47.83
Bus from Port Augusta to Port
Ave. Duration:
4h 43m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$38.04–$53.26

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

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

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Adelaide to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2d 8h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,364.36–$3,357.93

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Port Augusta to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Port Augusta to Cairns is to bus and fly which costs $152.17 - $423.91 and takes 10h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Augusta to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Port Augusta to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 10h 24m and costs $152.17 - $423.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Port Augusta and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Augusta to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Port Augusta and arriving at Cairns Central Station via 85 Franklin St, Albury station, Central Station, King George Square, 1d and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 1h.

How far is it from Port Augusta to Cairns?

The distance between Port Augusta and Cairns is 2067 km. The road distance is 2866 km.

How do I travel from Port Augusta to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Port Augusta to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 1h and costs $271.74 - $597.83 .

How long does it take to get from Port Augusta to Cairns?

It takes approximately 11h 56m to get from Port Augusta to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port Augusta to Cairns bus from?

Port Augusta to Cairns bus services, operated by Stateliner, depart from Port Augusta station.

Train, bus or fly from Port Augusta to Cairns?

The best way to get from Port Augusta to Cairns is to bus which takes 3 days 1h and costs $271.74 - $597.83 . There are no good options to train or fly between Port Augusta to Cairns.

Where does the Port Augusta to Cairns bus arrive?

Port Augusta to Cairns bus services, operated by Stateliner, arrive at Adelaide station.

What is the time difference between Port Augusta and Cairns?

Cairns is 30 min behind Port Augusta. It is currently 20:44 in Port Augusta and 20:14 in Cairns.

Can I drive from Port Augusta to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Augusta to Cairns is 2866 km. It takes approximately 33h 4m to drive from Port Augusta 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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