How to Travel from
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns City to Melbourne
Composite routes from Cairns City to Melbourne
Cheapest
33 h 29 min
Car
2809 km.
from $154
Other
2 d 4 h 20 min
2324 km.
from $331.07
2 d 11 h 22 min
2322 km.
from $522.26
9 h 15 min
Bus, Plane
2323 km.
from $416.97
3 d 4 h 55 min
2324 km.
from $5563.28
3 d 8 h 40 min
Bus, Train
2323 km.
from $2531.01
Route Navigator Cairns City - Melbourne
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Sheridan Street
Sheridan Street, 142 м
142 м
Make a U-turn onto Sheridan Street
Sheridan Street, 1 km 455 м
1 km 455 м
Keep left and take A1 toward Innisfail
Innisfail, A1, 459 м
459 м
Turn right onto Comport Street
Comport Street, 3 km 458 м
3 km 458 м
Keep left onto Ray Jones Drive on ramp and take A1 toward Innisfail
Ray Jones Drive on ramp, Innisfail, A1, 80 km 570 м
80 km 570 м
Continue onto Palmerston Drive
Palmerston Drive, 3 km 981 м
3 km 981 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto River Avenue
River Avenue, 1 km 86 м
1 km 86 м
Continue onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 91 km 378 м
91 km 378 м
Turn slight left onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 2 km 433 м
2 km 433 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 145 km 445 м
145 km 445 м
Keep left onto Bruce Highway and take 14 toward City
Bruce Highway, City, 14, 5 km 366 м
5 km 366 м
Keep left onto Woolcock Road
Woolcock Road, 6 km 252 м
6 km 252 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 753 м
1 km 753 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 2 km 591 м
2 km 591 м
Turn right onto Hugh Street
Hugh Street, 1 km 213 м
1 km 213 м
Turn left onto Palmerston Street
Palmerston Street, 1 km 885 м
1 km 885 м
Turn right onto Kings Road
Kings Road, 1 km 874 м
1 km 874 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Balls Lane
Balls Lane, 1 km 768 м
1 km 768 м
Continue
14 м
14 м
Turn right onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 2 km 107 м
2 km 107 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 2 km 675 м
2 km 675 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Stuart Drive
Stuart Drive, 3 km 559 м
3 km 559 м
Keep left onto 17 and take A6 toward Flinders Highway
Flinders Highway, A6, 1 km 1 м
1 km 1 м
Continue onto Flinders Highway
Flinders Highway, 193 м
193 м
Continue onto Flinders Highway
Flinders Highway, 120 km 634 м
120 km 634 м
Keep left onto New Queen Road
New Queen Road, 2 km 891 м
2 km 891 м
Continue onto Norman Dungavell Road
Norman Dungavell Road, 6 km 808 м
6 km 808 м
Turn left onto Gregory Developmental Road
Gregory Developmental Road, 124 km 350 м
124 km 350 м
Turn right onto Lake Buchanan Road
Lake Buchanan Road, 78 km 984 м
78 km 984 м
Turn left onto Lake Buchanan Road
Lake Buchanan Road, 29 km 402 м
29 km 402 м
Turn right onto Kyong Road
Kyong Road, 83 km 342 м
83 km 342 м
Turn right onto Reedy Creek Eastmere Road
Reedy Creek Eastmere Road, 16 km 211 м
16 km 211 м
Turn left onto Stagmount Road
Stagmount Road, 72 km 429 м
72 km 429 м
Turn right onto Eastmere Road
Eastmere Road, 1 km 342 м
1 km 342 м
Turn left onto Airport Road
Airport Road, 67 km 243 м
67 km 243 м
Turn right onto Oak Street
Oak Street, 230 м
230 м
Turn left onto Box Street
Box Street, 208 km 378 м
208 km 378 м
Continue onto Landsborough Highway
Landsborough Highway, 122 km 70 м
122 km 70 м
Turn right onto Mitchell Highway
Mitchell Highway, 276 km 627 м
276 km 627 м
Turn left onto Mitchell Highway
Mitchell Highway, 249 km 57 м
249 km 57 м
Turn left onto Culgoa Street
Culgoa Street, 5 km 247 м
5 km 247 м
Turn right onto Tudor Street
Tudor Street, 1 km 596 м
1 km 596 м
Turn right onto Darling Street
Darling Street, 160 km 917 м
160 km 917 м
Turn left onto Louth Road
Louth Road, 1 km 620 м
1 km 620 м
Continue onto Louth Road
Louth Road, 34 м
34 м
Turn left onto Nyngan Road
Nyngan Road, 471 м
471 м
Turn right onto Kidman Way
Kidman Way, 254 km 878 м
254 km 878 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto High Street
High Street, 11 km 166 м
11 km 166 м
Turn left onto McKinley Road
McKinley Road, 61 km 177 м
61 km 177 м
Turn left onto Gunbar Booligal Road
Gunbar Booligal Road, 69 м
69 м
Turn right onto Mid Western Highway
Mid Western Highway, 76 km 209 м
76 km 209 м
Turn left onto Lachlan Street
Lachlan Street, 2 km 231 м
2 km 231 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Cobb Highway
Cobb Highway, 118 km 339 м
118 km 339 м
Turn right onto Smart Street
Smart Street, 2 km 749 м
2 km 749 м
Turn right onto Davidson Street
Davidson Street, 298 м
298 м
Turn left onto Napier Street
Napier Street, 70 м
70 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Napier Street
Napier Street, 144 м
144 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Napier Street
Napier Street, 191 м
191 м
Turn left onto Harrison Street
Harrison Street, 463 м
463 м
Turn right onto Wellington Street
Wellington Street, 192 м
192 м
Turn left onto Mann Street
Mann Street, 234 м
234 м
Turn right onto Junction Street
Junction Street, 341 м
341 м
Turn left onto Henry Street
Henry Street, 228 м
228 м
Turn right onto Crispe Street
Crispe Street, 1 km 823 м
1 km 823 м
Turn right onto Crispe Street
Crispe Street, 62 м
62 м
Turn left onto Ochtertyre Street
Ochtertyre Street, 35 km 413 м
35 km 413 м
Turn right onto Crump Road
Crump Road, 1 km 728 м
1 km 728 м
Turn left onto Mathoura Line Road
Mathoura Line Road, 23 km 52 м
23 km 52 м
Turn right onto Cobb Highway
Cobb Highway, 13 km 855 м
13 km 855 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Warren Street
Warren Street, 2 km 530 м
2 km 530 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Murray Valley Highway
Murray Valley Highway, 1 km 181 м
1 km 181 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Northern Highway
Northern Highway, 25 km 410 м
25 km 410 м
Turn slight left onto Mary Street
Mary Street, 300 м
300 м
Turn right onto Moore Street
Moore Street, 17 km 193 м
17 km 193 м
Keep left onto Northern Highway and take A300, B75 toward Shepparton, Melbourne
Northern Highway, Shepparton, Melbourne, A300, B75, 79 м
79 м
Turn slight left onto Margaret Street and drive toward Shepparton, Melbourne
Margaret Street, Shepparton, Melbourne, 2 km 535 м
2 km 535 м
Turn right onto Northern Highway and drive toward Melbourne
Northern Highway, Melbourne, 48 km 527 м
48 km 527 м
Keep left onto Northern Highway
Northern Highway, 232 м
232 м
Continue onto High Street
High Street, 48 km 588 м
48 km 588 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Northern Highway
Northern Highway, 2 km 212 м
2 km 212 м
Keep left onto Sydney Street
Sydney Street, 33 km 729 м
33 km 729 м
Keep left onto Hume Highway Offramp and take 55 toward Cragieburn
Hume Highway Offramp, Cragieburn, 55, 24 km 821 м
24 km 821 м
Turn slight left onto Royal Parade
Royal Parade, 115 м
115 м
Keep left onto Royal Parade
Royal Parade, 3 km 547 м
3 km 547 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Elizabeth Street
Elizabeth Street, 184 м
184 м
Continue onto Elizabeth Street
Elizabeth Street, 1 km 362 м
1 km 362 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Transport for NSW
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$29.35
Firefly Express
Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.96–$51.09
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$206.52
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.09–$184.78
SkyBus
Phone:
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
Email:
info@skybus.com.au
Website:
skybus.com.au
Bus from Avalon Airport to Southern
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$11.22
Premier Motor Service
Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
29h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$163.04
Airlines
Jetstar
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$315.22
Plane from Cairns to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$706.52
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$543.48
Plane from Cairns to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$706.52
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$369.57
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.30–$152.17
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Roma
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:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Brisbane to Southern
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2,183.60–$2,831.51
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns City to Melbourne?
The cheapest way to get from Cairns City to Melbourne is to fly which costs $97.83 - $271.74 and takes 5h 19m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cairns City to Melbourne?
The fastest way to get from Cairns City to Melbourne is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $97.83 - $271.74 .
Is there a direct bus between Cairns City and Melbourne?
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns City station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.
Is there a direct train between Cairns City and Melbourne?
No, there is no direct train from Cairns City station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Southern Cross via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
How far is it from Cairns City to Melbourne?
The distance between Cairns City and Melbourne is 2343 km. The road distance is 2815.2 km.
How do I travel from Cairns City to Melbourne without a car?
The best way to get from Cairns City to Melbourne without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 4h and costs $103.26 - $4021.74 .
How long does it take to get from Cairns City to Melbourne?
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Cairns City to Melbourne, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cairns City to Melbourne bus from?
Cairns City to Melbourne bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.
Where do I catch the Cairns City to Melbourne train from?
Cairns City to Melbourne train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
Train, bus or fly from Cairns City to Melbourne?
The best way to get from Cairns City to Melbourne is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $97.83 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $103.26 - $4021.74 and takes 2 days 4h, you could also bus, which costs $239.13 - $597.83 and takes 2 days 11h.
Where does the Cairns City to Melbourne bus arrive?
Cairns City to Melbourne bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.
What is the time difference between Cairns City and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 1h ahead of Cairns City. It is currently 10:12 in Cairns City and 11:12 in Melbourne.
Where does the Cairns City to Melbourne train arrive?
Cairns City to Melbourne train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Can I drive from Cairns City to Melbourne?
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns City to Melbourne is 2815 km. It takes approximately 33h 25m to drive from Cairns City to Melbourne.
Where can I stay near Melbourne?
There are 4420+ hotels available in Melbourne. Prices start at $77.84 per night.
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