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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Morwell to Cairns

Composite routes from Morwell to Cairns

Cheapest
35 h 9 min
Car
2962 km.
from $162
Other
8 h 10 min
Train, Plane
2370 km.
from $190.57
2 d 11 h 58 min
2368 km.
from $518.65
10 h 48 min
Train, Plane
2370 km.
from $264.48
2 d 7 h 56 min
2368 km.
from $2159.43
2 d 15 h 48 min
Train
2370 km.
from $397.07

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:
$12.63–$34.10

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:
$42.95–$59.37

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:
$88.42–$214.73
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$94.73–$227.36
Bus from Canberra to Central
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.63–$69.47

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Morwell Station/Princes Dr to Southern
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$1.52–$13.89
Bus from Bairnsdale Station/Macleod St to Jolimont
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$4.67–$26.53

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:
$138.94–$189.46
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
18h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$75.79–$107.36

Murrays Coaches

Phone:
(61) 13 22 51
Email:
enquiries@murrays.com.au
Website:
murrays.com.au/default.aspx
Bus from Canberra to Central
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.42–$56.84

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.36–$366.30
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.31–$467.35

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.36–$631.55
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.31–$757.86

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.31–$429.45
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.57–$757.86

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:
$48.00–$176.83

V/Line

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Morwell to Southern
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.43–$7.58
Train from Morwell to Bairnsdale
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.43–$7.58

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:
$60.63–$4,467.19

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Morwell to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $97.83 - $282.61 and takes 8h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Morwell to Cairns is to train and fly which takes 8h 10m and costs $97.83 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Morwell and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Morwell station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Morwell Station/Princes Dr and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Central Station, King George Square, 1d and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

Is there a direct train between Morwell and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Morwell to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Morwell and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Southern Cross, Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

How far is it from Morwell to Cairns?

The distance between Morwell and Cairns is 2487 km. The road distance is 2961.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Morwell to Cairns without a car is to train and night train which takes 2 days 7h and costs $108.70 - $4130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Morwell to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Morwell to Cairns bus from?

Morwell to Cairns bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Morwell Station/Princes Dr.

Where do I catch the Morwell to Cairns train from?

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

Train or bus from Morwell to Cairns?

The best way to get from Morwell to Cairns is to bus which takes 2 days 11h and costs $239.13 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $108.70 - $4130.43 and takes 2 days 7h.

Where does the Morwell to Cairns bus arrive?

Morwell to Cairns bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

What is the time difference between Morwell and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Morwell. It is currently 21:39 in Morwell and 20:39 in Cairns.

Where does the Morwell to Cairns train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Morwell to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Morwell to Cairns is 2962 km. It takes approximately 35h 1m to drive from Morwell 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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