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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Daly Waters to Cairns

Composite routes from Daly Waters to Cairns

Cheapest
22 h 50 min
Car
2185 km.
from $120
Other
16 h 29 min
Plane
1321 km.
from $409.29
40 h 40 min
Bus, Plane
1321 km.
from $417.78
5 d 48 min
Bus, Train
1321 km.
from $2828.27
5 d 1 h 28 min
Bus, Train
1321 km.
from $2309.79
24 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
1321 km.
from $440.61
20 h 17 min
Plane
1321 km.
from $526.68
16 h 29 min
Plane
1321 km.
from $409.29
40 h 40 min
Bus, Plane
1321 km.
from $417.78
5 d 48 min
Bus, Train
1321 km.
from $2828.27
5 d 1 h 28 min
Bus, Train
1321 km.
from $2309.79
24 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
1321 km.
from $440.61
20 h 17 min
Plane
1321 km.
from $526.68

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Mac Arthur River to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
13h 15m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$305.28–$953.99

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Mac Arthur River to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
11h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Estimated price:
$254.40–$763.19
Plane from Tennant Creek to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
33h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$318.00–$953.99
Plane from Mac Arthur River to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
12h 47m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$305.28–$953.99

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Tennant Creek to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
35h 20m
Frequency:
Monday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$228.96–$635.99
Plane from Mac Arthur River to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
12h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Estimated price:
$330.72–$890.39

Airnorth

Website:
flyairnorth.com/
Plane from Mac Arthur River to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
15h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$254.40–$699.59
Plane from Tennant Creek to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2d 3h
Frequency:
Monday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$241.68–$699.59
Plane from Katherine to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
18h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$241.68–$699.59
Plane from Mac Arthur River to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
18h 25m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$305.28–$826.79

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Daly Waters to Alice
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$89.04–$216.24
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
19h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$152.64–$368.88
Bus from Daly Waters to Tennant
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$47.06–$95.40
Bus from Daly Waters to Katherine
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$36.89–$69.96

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

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

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:
$1,596.61–$3,929.55

Journey Beyond - The Ghan

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
23h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$354.62–$715.20

Questions and Answers

What is the most affordable way to travel from Daly Waters to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Daly Waters to Cairns is to drive, which costs $319.23 - $472.46 and takes 22h 49m.

What is the most efficient way to travel from Daly Waters to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Daly Waters to Cairns is to drive and fly, which takes 16 hours and 29 minutes and costs $293.69 - $830.00.

What is the distance between Daly Waters and Cairns?

The distance between Daly Waters and Cairns is 1369 km.

How can I get from Daly Waters to Cairns without using a car?

The best way to get from Daly Waters to Cairns without using a car is to travel by bus and train via Adelaide which takes 5 days 0h and costs $2,043.09 - $9,576.97.

How long does it take to travel from Daly Waters to Cairns?

It takes approximately 16 hours and 29 minutes to get from Daly Waters to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the best mode of transport from Darwin to Uluru?

The best mode of transport from Darwin to Uluru is by plane.

What is the time difference between Daly Waters and Cairns?

Cairns is 30 minutes ahead of Daly Waters. It is currently 22:02 in Daly Waters and 22:32 in Cairns.

Can I travel from New York to London by train?

Yes, the train journey from New York to London takes approximately 2 days and 19 hours.

Where can I find accommodation in or around Cairns?

There are 827+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $84.89 per night.
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