How to Travel from
Howard to Cairns
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Howard, Australia → Cairns, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Howard to Cairns
Composite routes from Howard to Cairns
Cheapest
17 h 39 min
Car
1431 km.
from $78
Other
22 h 4 min
1168 km.
from $1575.54
8 h 57 min
Train, Plane
1168 km.
from $376.45
Route Navigator Howard - Cairns
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Continue onto Burrum Street
Burrum Street, 32 м
32 м
Turn left onto William Street
William Street, 1 km 948 м
1 km 948 м
Turn right onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 349 km 955 м
349 km 955 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Yeppen Crossing
Yeppen Crossing, 3 km 369 м
3 km 369 м
Continue onto Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway)
Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway), 1 km 800 м
1 km 800 м
Turn right onto Fitzroy Street
Fitzroy Street, 4 km 33 м
4 km 33 м
Continue onto Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway)
Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway), 8 km 748 м
8 km 748 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway)
Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway), 288 km 878 м
288 km 878 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Broad Street
Broad Street, 11 km 240 м
11 km 240 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 17 km 777 м
17 km 777 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Mackay Ring Road
Mackay Ring Road, 3 km 557 м
3 km 557 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mackay Ring Road
Mackay Ring Road, 9 km 926 м
9 km 926 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 4 km 441 м
4 km 441 м
Turn slight left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 177 km 609 м
177 km 609 м
Keep left onto A1 and drive toward Proserpine
Proserpine, 110 km 938 м
110 km 938 м
Continue onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 1 km 898 м
1 km 898 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bower Street
Bower Street, 3 km 75 м
3 km 75 м
Keep left and take A1 toward Townsville
Townsville, A1, 223 м
223 м
Continue onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 79 km 436 м
79 km 436 м
Turn right onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 1 km 89 м
1 km 89 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 2 km 152 м
2 km 152 м
Turn left onto Cross Street
Cross Street, 1 km 756 м
1 km 756 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Fulham Road
Fulham Road, 1 km 903 м
1 km 903 м
Turn right onto Hugh Street
Hugh Street, 2 km 993 м
2 km 993 м
Keep left
1 km 600 м
1 km 600 м
Keep right onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 2 м
1 km 2 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 754 м
1 km 754 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 6 km 162 м
6 km 162 м
Keep left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 151 km 898 м
151 km 898 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 95 km 840 м
95 km 840 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Ernest Street
Ernest Street, 31 km 511 м
31 km 511 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 277 м
277 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 51 km 50 м
51 km 50 м
Keep left onto Ray Jones Drive off ramp and drive toward City, Portsmith
Ray Jones Drive off ramp, City, Portsmith, 2 km 108 м
2 km 108 м
Keep left
1 km 609 м
1 km 609 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Lyons Street
Lyons Street, 324 м
324 м
Turn right onto Spence Street
Spence Street, 297 м
297 м
Turn left onto Brown Street
Brown Street, 245 м
245 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Brown Street
Brown Street, 339 м
339 м
Turn sharp right onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 2 km 727 м
2 km 727 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Hervey Bay to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$380.43–$706.52
Plane from Bundaberg to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
4h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$347.83–$869.57
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Bundaberg to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$478.26
Bus operators
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Maryborough to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
23h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$130.43–$315.22
Premier Motor Service
Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Howard to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
21h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$86.96–$130.43
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Howard to Bundaberg
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$1.74–$130.05
Train from Bundaberg to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
20h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$41.30–$2,928.03
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Howard to Cairns?
The cheapest way to get from Howard to Cairns is to bus which costs $86.96 - $130.43 and takes 21h 40m.
What is the fastest way to get from Howard to Cairns?
The fastest way to get from Howard to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $315.22 - $597.83 .
Is there a direct bus between Howard and Cairns?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Howard and arriving at Cairns Central Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21h 40m.
Is there a direct train between Howard and Cairns?
No, there is no direct train from Howard to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Howard and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Bundaberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 4m.
How far is it from Howard to Cairns?
The distance between Howard and Cairns is 1242 km. The road distance is 1423.1 km.
How do I travel from Howard to Cairns without a car?
The best way to get from Howard to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 21h 40m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 .
How long does it take to get from Howard to Cairns?
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Howard to Cairns, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Howard to Cairns bus from?
Howard to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Howard station.
Where do I catch the Howard to Cairns train from?
Howard to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Howard station.
Train, bus or fly from Howard to Cairns?
The best way to get from Howard to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $315.22 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $86.96 - $130.43 and takes 21h 40m, you could also train, which costs $42.39 - $3152.17 and takes 22h 4m.
Where does the Howard to Cairns bus arrive?
Howard to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cairns Central Station.
Where does the Howard to Cairns train arrive?
Howard to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Bundaberg station.
Can I drive from Howard to Cairns?
Yes, the driving distance between Howard to Cairns is 1423 km. It takes approximately 18h 54m to drive from Howard 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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