How to Travel from
Bourke to Cairns
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Bourke, Australia → Cairns, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bourke to Cairns
Composite routes from Bourke to Cairns
Cheapest
22 h 28 min
Car
1836 km.
from $100
Other
12 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
1463 km.
from $366.41
2 d 1 h 20 min
Bus, Train
1463 km.
from $309.89
2 d 5 h 31 min
Bus, Train
1463 km.
from $212.07
12 h 4 min
Plane
1463 km.
from $384.84
20 h 12 min
Plane
1463 km.
from $285.46
2 d 9 h 18 min
1464 km.
from $431.35
Route Navigator Bourke - Cairns
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153 м
153 м
Turn left onto Warraweena Street
Warraweena Street, 6 km 724 м
6 km 724 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 702 м
2 km 702 м
Turn left onto Draper Street
Draper Street, 452 м
452 м
Turn right onto Upward Street
Upward Street, 150 м
150 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Upward Street
Upward Street, 334 м
334 м
Turn left onto McLeod Street
McLeod Street, 106 м
106 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Transport for NSW
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Maitland Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
11h 26m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.81–$29.26
Bus from Central Park, Oxley St to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.14–$17.81
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Newcastle to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
14h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$89.04–$203.52
Premier Motor Service
Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.92–$190.80
Sid Foggs Coaches
Phone:
+61 2 4928 1088
Email:
info@sidfoggs.com.au
Website:
sidfoggs.com.au/
Bus from Dubbo to Maitland
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.43–$49.61
Bus from Dubbo to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$41.98–$52.15
Airlines
Jetstar
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Bourke Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
16h 50m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$139.92–$496.08
Plane from Orange Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$165.36–$597.83
Plane from Walgett Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
16h 30m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$139.92–$483.36
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.80–$1,081.19
Plane from Bourke Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
16h 50m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$139.92–$496.08
Plane from Orange Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.36–$1,017.59
Plane from Walgett Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
17h 10m
Frequency:
Monday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$139.92–$483.36
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.24–$699.59
Plane from Bourke Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
25h 30m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$165.36–$496.08
Plane from Orange Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 42m
Frequency:
Monday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$203.52–$635.99
Plane from Walgett Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
25h 10m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$152.64–$483.36
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:
$61.06–$4,498.63
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to travel from Bourke to Cairns?
The cheapest way to travel from Bourke to Cairns is to bus and train which costs $191.54 - $293.69 and takes 2 days 5h.
How can I travel from Bourke to Cairns the fastest?
The fastest way to travel from Bourke to Cairns is by bus and flying which takes 12 hours and 1 minute and costs $204.31 to $766.16.
Does this bus stop at the airport?
No, the bus does not stop at the airport.
How many kilometers separate Bourke and Cairns?
2112 kilometers 1835.4 kilometers
How can I travel from Bourke to Cairns without a car?
The best way to get from Bourke to Cairns without a car is to take a bus and train via Brisbane, which takes 2 days 1h and costs $108.54 - $4,724.64.
How long does it take to travel from Bourke to Cairns?
It takes approximately 12 hours and 1 minute to travel from Bourke to Cairns, including transfers.
Where can I find the Bourke to Cairns bus service departure point?
Transport for NSW operates Bourke to Cairns bus services, departing from Central Park, Oxley St station.
Which is the better option for traveling from Bourke to Cairns: flying or taking a bus?
The best way to get from Bourke to Cairns is to fly which takes 19 hours and 15 minutes and costs $140.46 - $510.77. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $268.16 - $472.46 and takes 2 days and 9 hours.
Bourke to Cairns bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2.
Where does the Bourke to Cairns bus arrive?
Cairns is one hour behind Bourke. What time is it in Cairns if it is 10:37 am in Bourke?
Cairns is currently 09:37 am.
Can you drive from Bourke to Cairns?
Yes, the driving distance between Bourke to Cairns is 1835 km. It takes approximately 22 hours and 22 minutes to drive from Bourke to Cairns.
Where can I find hotels near Cairns?
There are 827+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $84.89 per night.
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