HUB hero image

How to Travel from

Geelong to Cairns

by Plane, Route or Car

Geelong
→
+0 →
Cairns
Transport search to Cairns
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
Australia Geelong Cairns
Geelong
→
+0 →
Cairns
Building a composite car route
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
To build a composite route, click the "Add point" button.
You can also move and delete intermediate points.
Cheapest
Best Offer!
Car
34 h 9 min
2875 km.
from $158
Composite Route Car Only
Schedule

Geelong, Australia → Cairns, Australia

All
30 juil. 2026
July 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
August 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
November 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
December 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
January 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
February 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
March 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
April 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
May 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
June 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
30 Jul, Thu
31 Jul, Fri
01 Aug, Sat
02 Aug, Sun
03 Aug, Mon
04 Aug, Tue

Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Geelong to Cairns

Composite routes from Geelong to Cairns

Cheapest
34 h 9 min
Car
2875 km.
from $158
Other
2 d 10 h 47 min
Train
2360 km.
from $489.26
10 h 33 min
Train, Plane
2362 km.
from $352.50
2 d 6 h 49 min
2360 km.
from $2045.70

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
14h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.33–$28.26

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.78–$48.91

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$173.91
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$184.78

Gull Airport Service

Phone:
+61 3 5222 4966
Email:
enquiries@gull.com.au
Website:
gull.com.au
Bus from Geelong station to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$23.33

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
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
18h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$92.39

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$315.22
Plane from Avalon Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$597.83

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$510.87
Plane from Avalon Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$597.83

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$347.83

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Southern Cross to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 2m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.13–$152.17

V/Line

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Geelong to Southern
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.24–$5.98
Train from Geelong to Wyndham
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.13–$5.43

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 Geelong to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Geelong to Cairns is to shuttle and fly which costs $103.26 - $293.48 and takes 6h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geelong to Cairns is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 45m and costs $103.26 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct train between Geelong and Cairns?

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

How far is it from Geelong to Cairns?

The distance between Geelong and Cairns is 2402 km. The road distance is 2876.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Geelong to Cairns without a car is to train and night train which takes 2 days 6h and costs $103.26 - $3913.04 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Geelong to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geelong to Cairns train from?

Geelong to Cairns train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Geelong station.

What is the time difference between Geelong and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Geelong. It is currently 19:10 in Geelong and 18:10 in Cairns.

Where does the Geelong to Cairns train arrive?

Geelong to Cairns train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross station.

Can I drive from Geelong to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Geelong to Cairns is 2876 km. It takes approximately 34h 5m to drive from Geelong to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 861+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $69.35 per night.
→
+0 →
Transport search
Transport search