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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Wagga Wagga to Cairns

Composite routes from Wagga Wagga to Cairns

Cheapest
29 h 42 min
Car
2567 km.
from $141
Other
2 d 4 h 43 min
2028 km.
from $391.34
9 h 32 min
Train, Plane
2028 km.
from $424.40
11 h 9 min
Bus, Plane
2028 km.
from $273.23
2 d 9 h 38 min
2028 km.
from $270.93

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:
$10.87–$29.35
Bus from Wagga Wagga Station, Coach Bay 1 to Central
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.12–$18.48
Bus from Wagga Wagga Station, Coach Bay 1 to Alinga
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.12–$10.87
Bus from Kildare Catholic College, Edmondson St to Gundagai
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.12–$4.67

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Gundagai to Central
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.96–$50.00

Greyhound Australia

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

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

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Wagga Wagga to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$597.83
Plane from Albury to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$706.52

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Wagga Wagga to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$923.91
Plane from Albury to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$369.57–$1,086.96
Plane from Canberra International Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$652.17

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Wagga Wagga to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$597.83
Plane from Canberra International Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$315.22

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Wagga Wagga Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$119.57
Train from Wagga Wagga Station to Albury
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.78–$86.96

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 Wagga Wagga to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Wagga Wagga to Cairns is to bus via Gundagai which costs $217.39 - $315.22 and takes 2 days 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from Wagga Wagga to Cairns is to fly which takes 8h 2m and costs $163.04 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Wagga Wagga and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Wagga Wagga station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Wagga Wagga Station, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Central Station, King George Square, 1d and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

Is there a direct train between Wagga Wagga and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Wagga Wagga station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Wagga Wagga Station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 56m.

How far is it from Wagga Wagga to Cairns?

The distance between Wagga Wagga and Cairns is 2057 km. The road distance is 2537 km.

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

The best way to get from Wagga Wagga to Cairns without a car is to night train and train which takes 47h 56m and costs $86.96 - $4130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Wagga Wagga to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wagga Wagga to Cairns bus from?

Wagga Wagga to Cairns bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Wagga Wagga Station, Coach Bay 1.

Where do I catch the Wagga Wagga to Cairns train from?

Wagga Wagga to Cairns train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Wagga Wagga Station.

Bus or fly from Wagga Wagga to Cairns?

The best way to get from Wagga Wagga to Cairns is to fly which takes 8h 2m and costs $163.04 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $195.65 - $380.43 and takes 2 days 4h.

Where does the Wagga Wagga to Cairns bus arrive?

Wagga Wagga to Cairns bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

What is the time difference between Wagga Wagga and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Wagga Wagga. It is currently 19:08 in Wagga Wagga and 18:08 in Cairns.

Where does the Wagga Wagga to Cairns train arrive?

Wagga Wagga to Cairns train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Wagga Wagga to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Wagga Wagga to Cairns is 2537 km. It takes approximately 29h 24m to drive from Wagga Wagga 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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