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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Coober Pedy to Cairns

Composite routes from Coober Pedy to Cairns

Cheapest
30 h 50 min
Car
3022 km.
from $166
Other
3 d 8 h 13 min
1750 km.
from $669.29
3 d 23 h 17 min
Bus, Train
1751 km.
from $2195.90
27 h 32 min
Bus, Plane
1751 km.
from $413.54
4 d 3 h 27 min
Bus, Train
1751 km.
from $2098.08

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Coober Pedy Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
20h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$456.52

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Coober Pedy Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
23h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$706.52

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Coober Pedy Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
26h 20m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$456.52

Hinterland Aviation

Website:
hinterlandaviation.com.au/
Plane from Coober Pedy Airport to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
25h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$521.74

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 Coober Pedy to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$76.09–$173.91
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

Trans North Bus & Coach

Phone:
+61 7 3036 2070
Website:
transnorthbus.com.au/
Bus from Cooktown to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$43.48–$65.22

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:
$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:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
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 Coober Pedy to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Coober Pedy to Cairns is to fly which costs $141.30 - $467.39 and takes 21h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Coober Pedy to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Coober Pedy to Cairns is to fly which takes 21h 21m and costs $141.30 - $467.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Coober Pedy and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Coober Pedy to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Coober Pedy 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 8h.

How far is it from Coober Pedy to Cairns?

The distance between Coober Pedy and Cairns is 1771 km. The road distance is 3022.6 km.

How do I travel from Coober Pedy to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Coober Pedy to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 8h and costs $315.22 - $706.52 .

How long does it take to get from Coober Pedy to Cairns?

It takes approximately 21h 21m to get from Coober Pedy to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coober Pedy to Cairns bus from?

Coober Pedy to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Coober Pedy station.

Bus or fly from Coober Pedy to Cairns?

The best way to get from Coober Pedy to Cairns is to fly which takes 21h 21m and costs $141.30 - $467.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $315.22 - $706.52 and takes 3 days 8h.

Where does the Coober Pedy to Cairns bus arrive?

Coober Pedy to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Adelaide station.

What is the time difference between Coober Pedy and Cairns?

Cairns is 30 min behind Coober Pedy. It is currently 22:40 in Coober Pedy and 22:10 in Cairns.

Can I drive from Coober Pedy to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Coober Pedy to Cairns is 3023 km. It takes approximately 30h 50m to drive from Coober Pedy 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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