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Toowoomba, Australia → Cairns, Australia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Toowoomba to Cairns

Composite routes from Toowoomba to Cairns

Cheapest
19 h 52 min
Car
1710 km.
from $94
Other
6 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
1341 km.
from $184.26
28 h 5 min
Bus, Train
1341 km.
from $261.43
32 h 15 min
1342 km.
from $231.89
8 h 40 min
Bus, Train
1341 km.
from $249.37
11 h 3 min
Train, Plane
1341 km.
from $455.35
32 h 45 min
1342 km.
from $261.43

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Varsity
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.02–$5.98

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Toowoomba to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.39–$28.26
Bus from Brisbane to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$163.04–$402.17

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:
$119.57–$163.04

Murrays Coaches

Phone:
(61) 13 22 51
Email:
enquiries@murrays.com.au
Website:
murrays.com.au/default.aspx
Bus from Toowoomba to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.30–$23.91

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$391.30
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$532.61
Plane from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$423.91

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$489.13
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$532.61
Plane from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$423.91
Plane from Miles Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
4h 57m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$532.61

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$434.78
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$760.87

Train operators

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:
$52.17–$3,844.23
Train from Toowoomba to Miles
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$6.52–$486.72

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Toowoomba to Cairns is to bus which costs $130.43 - $195.65 and takes 32h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Toowoomba to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $141.30 - $467.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Toowoomba and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Toowoomba to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Toowoomba and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 15m.

How far is it from Toowoomba to Cairns?

The distance between Toowoomba and Cairns is 1538 km. The road distance is 1711.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Toowoomba to Cairns without a car is to bus and train which takes 28h 5m and costs $65.22 - $4021.74 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Toowoomba to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Toowoomba to Cairns bus from?

Toowoomba to Cairns bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Toowoomba station.

Bus or fly from Toowoomba to Cairns?

The best way to get from Toowoomba to Cairns is to bus which takes 32h 15m and costs $130.43 - $195.65 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $141.30 - $467.39 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Toowoomba to Cairns bus arrive?

Toowoomba to Cairns bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Brisbane station.

Can I drive from Toowoomba to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Toowoomba to Cairns is 1712 km. It takes approximately 20h 7m to drive from Toowoomba 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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