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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Hamilton to Cairns

Composite routes from Hamilton to Cairns

Cheapest
20 h 51 min
Car
1711 km.
from $94
Other
7 h 34 min
Train, Plane
1387 km.
from $228.33

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.91–$5.98

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$163.04–$402.17

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

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$391.30
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$532.61

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$489.13
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$532.61

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$434.78
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$760.87

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Cairns is to bus which costs $119.57 - $173.91 and takes 30h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Cairns is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $76.09 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Kingsford Smith Dr at Bretts Wharf, stop 19 and arriving at Cairns Central Station via King George Square, 1d and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Hamilton station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Ascot station, platform 1 and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 44m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Cairns?

The distance between Hamilton and Cairns is 1409 km. The road distance is 1842.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 26h 44m and costs $52.17 - $3913.04 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Hamilton to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Cairns bus from?

Hamilton to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Brisbane Roma Street station.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Cairns train from?

Hamilton to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Roma Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Hamilton to Cairns?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Cairns is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $76.09 - $358.70 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $52.17 - $3913.04 and takes 26h 44m, you could also bus, which costs $119.57 - $173.91 and takes 30h 53m.

Where does the Hamilton to Cairns bus arrive?

Hamilton to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Where does the Hamilton to Cairns train arrive?

Hamilton to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Cairns is 1843 km. It takes approximately 21h 37m to drive from Hamilton 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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