How to Travel from
Cairns to Melbourne
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Melbourne
Composite routes from Cairns to Melbourne
Cheapest
33 h 30 min
Car
2810 km.
from $154
Fastest
3 h 28 min
Plane
Other
2 d 4 h 20 min
2324 km.
from $324.78
2 d 11 h 22 min
2322 km.
from $511.40
9 h 15 min
Bus, Plane
2323 km.
from $406.28
3 d 4 h 55 min
2324 km.
from $5412.43
3 d 8 h 40 min
Bus, Train
2323 km.
from $2419.35
Route Navigator Cairns - Melbourne
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto McLeod Street
McLeod Street, 107 м
107 м
Turn left onto Upward Street
Upward Street, 143 м
143 м
Turn right onto Sheridan Street
Sheridan Street, 2 km 330 м
2 km 330 м
Turn left onto Draper Street
Draper Street, 372 м
372 м
Turn right onto Comport Street
Comport Street, 83 km 54 м
83 km 54 м
Continue onto Palmerston Drive
Palmerston Drive, 3 km 981 м
3 km 981 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto River Avenue
River Avenue, 1 km 86 м
1 km 86 м
Continue onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 91 km 385 м
91 km 385 м
Turn slight left onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 2 km 433 м
2 km 433 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 145 km 463 м
145 km 463 м
Keep right onto The Ring Road
The Ring Road, 28 km 842 м
28 km 842 м
Turn right onto Flinders Highway
Flinders Highway, 122 km 118 м
122 km 118 м
Keep left onto New Queen Road
New Queen Road, 2 km 891 м
2 km 891 м
Continue onto Norman Dungavell Road
Norman Dungavell Road, 160 km 982 м
160 km 982 м
Turn left onto Aramac Torrens Creek Road
Aramac Torrens Creek Road, 247 km 168 м
247 km 168 м
Turn left onto Muttaburra Aramac Road
Muttaburra Aramac Road, 22 km 919 м
22 km 919 м
Turn right onto Lodge Street
Lodge Street, 67 km 899 м
67 km 899 м
Turn right onto Oak Street
Oak Street, 230 м
230 м
Turn left onto Box Street
Box Street, 208 km 380 м
208 km 380 м
Continue onto Landsborough Highway
Landsborough Highway, 122 km 73 м
122 km 73 м
Turn right onto Mitchell Highway
Mitchell Highway, 177 km 259 м
177 km 259 м
Turn right onto Cooper Street
Cooper Street, 8 km 971 м
8 km 971 м
Turn left onto Western Warrego Road
Western Warrego Road, 54 km 669 м
54 km 669 м
Turn right onto Mitchell Highway
Mitchell Highway, 52 km 658 м
52 km 658 м
Turn left onto Mitchell Highway
Mitchell Highway, 249 km 58 м
249 km 58 м
Turn left onto Culgoa Street
Culgoa Street, 6 km 523 м
6 km 523 м
Turn right onto Mitchell Street
Mitchell Street, 1 km 692 м
1 km 692 м
Turn left onto Richard Street
Richard Street, 160 km 561 м
160 km 561 м
Turn left onto Louth Road
Louth Road, 1 km 620 м
1 km 620 м
Continue onto Louth Road
Louth Road, 34 м
34 м
Turn left onto Nyngan Road
Nyngan Road, 472 м
472 м
Turn right onto Kidman Way
Kidman Way, 253 km 343 м
253 km 343 м
Turn left onto Cowper Street
Cowper Street, 1 km 200 м
1 km 200 м
Turn right onto The Springs Road
The Springs Road, 411 м
411 м
Keep left
60 km 650 м
60 km 650 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kidman Way
Kidman Way, 45 km 56 м
45 km 56 м
Turn right onto Bromley Road
Bromley Road, 6 km 157 м
6 km 157 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Thorne Road
Thorne Road, 1 km 234 м
1 km 234 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Kidman Way
Kidman Way, 30 km 128 м
30 km 128 м
Turn right onto Narrand Street
Narrand Street, 4 km 1 м
4 km 1 м
Turn left onto Sturt Highway
Sturt Highway, 233 м
233 м
Turn right onto Kidman Way
Kidman Way, 81 km 868 м
81 km 868 м
Turn right onto Newell Highway
Newell Highway, 16 km 962 м
16 km 962 м
Turn left onto Southey Street
Southey Street, 56 km 876 м
56 km 876 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dean Street
Dean Street, 15 km 678 м
15 km 678 м
Turn right onto Murray Valley Highway
Murray Valley Highway, 14 km 304 м
14 km 304 м
Turn left onto Goulburn Valley Highway
Goulburn Valley Highway, 56 km 296 м
56 km 296 м
Continue onto Goulburn Valley Highway
Goulburn Valley Highway, 69 km 208 м
69 km 208 м
Keep left onto Hume Freeway Onramp and take M31 toward Melbourne, Wodonga
Hume Freeway Onramp, Melbourne, Wodonga, M31, 1 km 824 м
1 km 824 м
Keep right onto Hume Freeway Onramp
Hume Freeway Onramp, 89 km 538 м
89 km 538 м
Keep right onto Hume In-Metropolitan Ring In Ramp toward M80
Hume In-Metropolitan Ring In Ramp, M80, 9 km 511 м
9 km 511 м
Keep left onto Western Ring In - Tullamarine Ramp and take 39, M2 toward City, Melbourne Airport, Melrose Drive
Western Ring In - Tullamarine Ramp, City, Melbourne Airport, Melrose Drive, 39, M2, 498 м
498 м
Keep left onto Western Ring In - Tullamarine In Ramp and take 43 toward City
Western Ring In - Tullamarine In Ramp, City, 43, 12 km 220 м
12 km 220 м
Keep left onto CityLink In-Flemington Ramp Of and take 60 toward City North
CityLink In-Flemington Ramp Of, City North, 60, 1 km 63 м
1 km 63 м
Continue onto Flemington Road
Flemington Road, 1 km 492 м
1 km 492 м
Turn left
9 м
9 м
Turn right onto Flemington Road
Flemington Road, 337 м
337 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Elizabeth Street
Elizabeth Street, 241 м
241 м
Continue onto Elizabeth Street
Elizabeth Street, 1 km 363 м
1 km 363 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Transport for NSW
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$34.34
Firefly Express
Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.98–$58.51
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$101.76–$241.68
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.04–$203.52
SkyBus
Phone:
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
Email:
info@skybus.com.au
Website:
skybus.com.au
Bus from Avalon Airport to Southern
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$12.85
Premier Motor Service
Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
29h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.20–$190.80
Airlines
Jetstar
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.76–$356.16
Plane from Cairns to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.68–$826.79
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.76–$610.55
Plane from Cairns to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$241.68–$826.79
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.84–$419.76
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$47.06–$178.08
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
25h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$59.78–$4,402.66
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 Brisbane to Southern
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2,500.79–$3,242.82
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Melbourne?
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Melbourne is to fly which costs $97.83 - $260.87 and takes 5h 19m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Melbourne?
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Melbourne is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $97.83 - $260.87 .
Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Melbourne?
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.
Is there a direct train between Cairns and Melbourne?
No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Southern Cross via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
How far is it from Cairns to Melbourne?
The distance between Cairns and Melbourne is 2343 km. The road distance is 2814.8 km.
How do I travel from Cairns to Melbourne without a car?
The best way to get from Cairns to Melbourne without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 4h and costs $103.26 - $4021.74 .
How long does it take to get from Cairns to Melbourne?
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Cairns to Melbourne, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cairns to Melbourne bus from?
Cairns to Melbourne bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.
Where do I catch the Cairns to Melbourne train from?
Cairns to Melbourne train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Melbourne?
The best way to get from Cairns to Melbourne is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $97.83 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $103.26 - $4021.74 and takes 2 days 4h, you could also bus, which costs $239.13 - $543.48 and takes 2 days 11h.
Where does the Cairns to Melbourne bus arrive?
Cairns to Melbourne bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 05:15 in Cairns and 06:15 in Melbourne.
Where does the Cairns to Melbourne train arrive?
Cairns to Melbourne train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Can I drive from Cairns to Melbourne?
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Melbourne is 2815 km. It takes approximately 33h 25m to drive from Cairns to Melbourne.
Where can I stay near Melbourne?
There are 4413+ hotels available in Melbourne. Prices start at $76.17 per night.
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