How to Travel from
Tannum Sands to Cairns
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Tannum Sands, Australia → Cairns, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Tannum Sands to Cairns
Composite routes from Tannum Sands to Cairns
Cheapest
14 h 47 min
Car
1198 km.
from $65
Other
7 h 46 min
Plane
975 km.
from $235.98
12 h 7 min
Bus, Plane
975 km.
from $251.79
Route Navigator Tannum Sands - Cairns
Get all the information you need right here
Continue
40 м
40 м
Turn left onto Hampton Drive
Hampton Drive, 72 м
72 м
Make a U-turn onto Hampton Drive
Hampton Drive, 2 km 727 м
2 km 727 м
Turn left onto Malpas Street
Malpas Street, 3 km 546 м
3 km 546 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Boyne Island Road
Boyne Island Road, 3 km 735 м
3 km 735 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Boyne Island Road
Boyne Island Road, 1 km 115 м
1 km 115 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Gladstone Benaraby Road
Gladstone Benaraby Road, 3 km 172 м
3 km 172 м
Keep right onto Gladstone Benaraby Road
Gladstone Benaraby Road, 81 м
81 м
Turn right onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 117 km 72 м
117 km 72 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
Bus operators
Translink
Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Bus from Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$0.30
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Gladstone to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
18h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$103.26–$250.00
Premier Motor Service
Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Benaraby to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
18h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.09–$108.70
Bus from Benaraby to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$21.74
Airlines
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Gladstone Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$250.00–$815.22
Plane from Rockhampton to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$260.87–$500.00
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Gladstone Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$532.61
Plane from Biloela to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$369.57
Plane from Rockhampton to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$597.83
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Gladstone to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
18h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$35.87–$2,540.00
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Tannum Sands to Cairns?
The cheapest way to get from Tannum Sands to Cairns is to bus which costs $92.39 - $141.30 and takes 18h 36m.
What is the fastest way to get from Tannum Sands to Cairns?
The fastest way to get from Tannum Sands to Cairns is to drive and fly which takes 7h 46m and costs $119.57 - $391.30 .
Is there a direct bus between Tannum Sands and Cairns?
No, there is no direct bus from Tannum Sands to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Booth Ave at Salmon St and arriving at Cairns via Philip Street at Gladstone Centre Plaza and Gladstone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 26m.
How far is it from Tannum Sands to Cairns?
The distance between Tannum Sands and Cairns is 1006 km. The road distance is 1201 km.
How do I travel from Tannum Sands to Cairns without a car?
The best way to get from Tannum Sands to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 18h 36m and costs $92.39 - $141.30 .
How long does it take to get from Tannum Sands to Cairns?
It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Tannum Sands to Cairns, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Tannum Sands to Cairns bus from?
Tannum Sands to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Gladstone station.
Train, bus or fly from Tannum Sands to Cairns?
The best way to get from Tannum Sands to Cairns is to fly which takes 8h 27m and costs $163.04 - $543.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $92.39 - $141.30 and takes 18h 36m, you could also train, which costs $70.65 - $2717.39 and takes 18h 42m.
Where does the Tannum Sands to Cairns bus arrive?
Tannum Sands to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Cairns station.
What is the time difference between Tannum Sands and Cairns?
It is currently 19:21 at both, Tannum Sands and Cairns.
Can I drive from Tannum Sands to Cairns?
Yes, the driving distance between Tannum Sands to Cairns is 1201 km. It takes approximately 15h 55m to drive from Tannum Sands 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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