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Coonabarabran, Australia → Cairns, Australia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Coonabarabran to Cairns

Composite routes from Coonabarabran to Cairns

Cheapest
23 h 7 min
Car
2009 km.
from $110
Other
9 h 26 min
Bus, Plane
1633 km.
from $359.09
46 h 23 min
1632 km.
from $211.37
40 h 58 min
Bus, Train
1633 km.
from $327.80
45 h 40 min
Bus, Train
1633 km.
from $332.70
9 h 33 min
Bus, Plane
1633 km.
from $278.35
11 h 32 min
Bus, Plane
1633 km.
from $324

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Urunga Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$14.13
Train from Coffs Harbour Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
5h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.43–$13.04
Bus from Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.12–$7.07
Bus from Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy to Tamworth
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.12–$8.15
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Armidale
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.12–$5.43
Bus from Armidale Station, Coach Stop to Manners
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.12–$8.15
Bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Roma
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.12–$9.24

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$152.17–$391.30

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:
$108.70–$163.04

Dorrigo Transit

Phone:
+61 (0)2 5625 0065
Email:
admin@dorrigotransit.com.au
Website:
dorrigotransit.com.au/index.html
Bus from Tamworth Station to Urunga
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$70.65–$92.39
Bus from Tamworth Station to Coffs
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$76.09–$103.26
Bus from Tamworth Station to Armidale
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$29.35–$39.13

Ballina Buslines

Phone:
02 6686 3666
Email:
info@ballinabuslines.com.au
Website:
buslinesgroup.com.au/
Bus from Manners St After Rouse St to Lismore
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$3.59–$4.57

Northern Rivers Buslines

Phone:
+61 (0)2 6626 1499
Email:
info@nrbuslines.com.au
Website:
buslinesgroup.com.au/
Bus from Manners St After Rouse St to Lismore
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$3.15–$4.35

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$923.91
Plane from Tamworth to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$706.52
Plane from Armidale to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$815.22

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:
$184.78–$597.83
Plane from Tamworth to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 23m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$413.04
Plane from Armidale to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$478.26

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:
$51.09–$3,689.22

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Coonabarabran to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Coonabarabran to Cairns is to bus which costs $108.70 - $206.52 and takes 46h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Coonabarabran to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Coonabarabran to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 9h 26m and costs $163.04 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Coonabarabran and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Coonabarabran to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Tamworth Station, Coach Stop, Armidale Station, Coach Stop, Manners St After Rouse St, Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 23m.

How far is it from Coonabarabran to Cairns?

The distance between Coonabarabran and Cairns is 1901 km. The road distance is 2009.8 km.

How do I travel from Coonabarabran to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Coonabarabran to Cairns without a car is to bus and train which takes 40h 58m and costs $119.57 - $3913.04 .

How long does it take to get from Coonabarabran to Cairns?

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

Where do I catch the Coonabarabran to Cairns bus from?

Coonabarabran to Cairns bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy station.

Where does the Coonabarabran to Cairns bus arrive?

Coonabarabran to Cairns bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Tamworth Station, Coach Stop.

What is the time difference between Coonabarabran and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Coonabarabran. It is currently 17:43 in Coonabarabran and 16:43 in Cairns.

Can I drive from Coonabarabran to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Coonabarabran to Cairns is 2010 km. It takes approximately 23h 23m to drive from Coonabarabran to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 861+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $69.35 per night.
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