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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sale to Cairns

Composite routes from Sale to Cairns

Cheapest
35 h 34 min
Car
3084 km.
from $169
Other
8 h 56 min
Train, Plane
2357 km.
from $190.85
2 d 6 h 59 min
Train
2355 km.
from $2068.32
2 d 10 h 36 min
2358 km.
from $319.61
11 h 34 min
Train, Plane
2357 km.
from $264.76
2 d 8 h 42 min
2356 km.
from $2159.83
2 d 15 h 8 min
2355 km.
from $394.02

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Canberra Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.43–$11.96
Train from Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
14h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$29.35

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Canberra to Central
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.52–$59.78
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$195.65

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Bairnsdale Station/Macleod St to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$3.91–$22.83
Bus from Gippsland Shopping Centre/Cunninghame St to Bairnsdale
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.60–$8.15
Bus from Bairnsdale Station/Macleod St to Jolimont
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$4.02–$22.83

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
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
18h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$92.39

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:
$34.78–$48.91

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$315.22
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$402.17

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$543.48
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$652.17

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$369.57
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$652.17

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:
$41.30–$152.17

V/Line

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Sale to Southern
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.89–$6.52
Train from Sale to Bairnsdale
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.35–$5.98

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sale to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $103.26 - $282.61 and takes 8h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sale to Cairns is to train and fly which takes 8h 56m and costs $103.26 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Sale and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Sale to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Gippsland Shopping Centre/Cunninghame St and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Bairnsdale Station/Macleod St, Canberra, Central Station, King George Square, 1d and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.

Is there a direct train between Sale and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Sale to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Sale and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Southern Cross, Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.

How far is it from Sale to Cairns?

The distance between Sale and Cairns is 2549 km. The road distance is 3055 km.

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

The best way to get from Sale to Cairns without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 6h and costs $76.09 - $4021.74 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Sale to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sale to Cairns bus from?

Sale to Cairns bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Gippsland Shopping Centre/Cunninghame St station.

Where do I catch the Sale to Cairns train from?

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

Train or bus from Sale to Cairns?

The best way to get from Sale to Cairns is to bus via Brisbane which takes 2 days 10h and costs $228.26 - $456.52 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $108.70 - $4130.43 and takes 2 days 8h.

Where does the Sale to Cairns bus arrive?

Sale to Cairns bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Bairnsdale Station/Macleod St.

What is the time difference between Sale and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Sale. It is currently 19:40 in Sale and 18:40 in Cairns.

Where does the Sale to Cairns train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sale to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Sale to Cairns is 3055 km. It takes approximately 35h 11m to drive from Sale 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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