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2749 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Palmerston to Cairns

Composite routes from Palmerston to Cairns

Cheapest
28 h 12 min
Car
2749 km.
from $151
Other
4 d 20 h 22 min
1664 km.
from $1539
5 d 9 h 37 min
Bus, Train
1663 km.
from $2359.63
5 d 14 h 51 min
1662 km.
from $6173.35
5 d 19 h 1 min
Train, Bus
1662 km.
from $4365.75

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

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Palmerston to Alice
Ave. Duration:
20h 15m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$138.94–$353.67
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
19h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$151.57–$366.30

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

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$391.56–$1,515.72

Airnorth

Website:
flyairnorth.com/
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$252.62–$1,389.41

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Southern Cross to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.00–$176.83

Journey Beyond - The Overland

Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
Train from Adelaide to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$75.79–$227.36

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

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 Adelaide to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2d 8h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,585.46–$3,902.09

Journey Beyond - The Ghan

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Darwin to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$673.79–$1,319.03

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Palmerston to Cairns is to fly which costs $108.70 - $760.87 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palmerston to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $108.70 - $760.87 .

How far is it from Palmerston to Cairns?

The distance between Palmerston and Cairns is 1706 km. The road distance is 2748.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Palmerston to Cairns without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 4 days 20h and costs $706.52 - $5978.26 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Palmerston to Cairns, including transfers.

Train or fly from Palmerston to Cairns?

The best way to get from Palmerston to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $108.70 - $760.87 . Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $706.52 - $5978.26 and takes 4 days 20h.

What is the time difference between Palmerston and Cairns?

Cairns is 30 min ahead of Palmerston. It is currently 21:40 in Palmerston and 22:10 in Cairns.

Can I drive from Palmerston to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Palmerston to Cairns is 2749 km. It takes approximately 28h 11m to drive from Palmerston to Cairns.

Which airlines fly from Darwin International Airport Airport to Cairns Airport?

Qantas and Airnorth offer flights from Darwin International Airport Airport to Cairns Airport.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 827+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $72.26 per night.
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