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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Broken Hill

Composite routes from Cairns to Broken Hill

Cheapest
28 h 54 min
Car
2455 km.
from $135
Other
2 d 6 h 24 min
1728 km.
from $2029.08
2 d 9 h 10 min
1725 km.
from $385.87
10 h 45 min
Bus, Plane
1727 km.
from $376.85
12 h 45 min
Bus, Plane
1727 km.
from $205.27
2 d 14 h 23 min
Bus, Train
1727 km.
from $403.48

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield
Ave. Duration:
13h 54m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$29.35
Train from Strathfield Station to Broken
Ave. Duration:
13h 10m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$11.96–$32.61
Train from Central Station to Broken
Ave. Duration:
13h 21m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$11.96–$32.61
Bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.12–$14.13
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Blende
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.12–$27.17
Bus from Mildura Airport, Alan Mathews Dr to Blende
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$23.78
Bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St to Blende
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.12–$19.57

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$163.04–$413.04
Bus from Brisbane to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$206.52

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

Murrays Coaches

Phone:
(61) 13 22 51
Email:
enquiries@murrays.com.au
Website:
murrays.com.au/default.aspx
Bus from Brisbane City to St
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$97.83
Bus from St George to Lightning
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$29.35–$41.30

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cairns to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$369.57

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Mildura
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$923.91
Plane from Cairns to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$706.52

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$413.04

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Broken
Ave. Duration:
12h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$923.91

Train operators

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

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Broken Hill?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Broken Hill is to fly and bus which costs $119.57 - $369.57 and takes 12h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Broken Hill?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Broken Hill is to fly which takes 9h 26m and costs $206.52 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Broken Hill?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Broken Hill. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Blende St After Bromide St via Brisbane City, St George, Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Broken Hill?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Broken Hill station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Broken Hill Station via Roma Street Station and Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Cairns to Broken Hill?

The distance between Cairns and Broken Hill is 1747 km. The road distance is 2453.3 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Broken Hill without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Broken Hill without a car is to train which takes 2 days 6h and costs $76.09 - $3913.04 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Broken Hill?

It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Cairns to Broken Hill, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Broken Hill bus from?

Cairns to Broken Hill bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Broken Hill train from?

Cairns to Broken Hill train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Broken Hill?

The best way to get from Cairns to Broken Hill is to fly which takes 9h 26m and costs $206.52 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $76.09 - $3913.04 and takes 2 days 6h, you could also bus, which costs $206.52 - $347.83 and takes 2 days 9h.

Where does the Cairns to Broken Hill bus arrive?

Cairns to Broken Hill bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Broken Hill?

Broken Hill is 30 min ahead of Cairns. It is currently 15:13 in Cairns and 15:43 in Broken Hill.

Where does the Cairns to Broken Hill train arrive?

Cairns to Broken Hill train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Broken Hill?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Broken Hill is 2453 km. It takes approximately 28h 47m to drive from Cairns to Broken Hill.

Where can I stay near Broken Hill?

There are 64+ hotels available in Broken Hill. Prices start at $61.67 per night.
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