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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Waikerie to Cairns

Composite routes from Waikerie to Cairns

Cheapest
33 h 48 min
Car
2930 km.
from $161
Other
8 h 44 min
Bus, Plane
2002 km.
from $214.25
2 d 23 h 23 min
2000 km.
from $610.87
3 d 15 h 7 min
Bus, Train
2002 km.
from $2114.38
11 h 17 min
Bus, Plane
2002 km.
from $331.64
3 d 19 h 17 min
Bus, Train
2002 km.
from $2016.55

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Adelaide Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$138.94–$429.45
Plane from Adelaide Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$290.51–$1,073.63

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Adelaide Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$138.94–$821.01
Plane from Adelaide Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$303.14–$884.17

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Adelaide Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$202.10–$479.98

Bus operators

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Adelaide to Southern
Ave. Duration:
9h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$42.95–$58.10
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.95–$59.37

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$88.42–$214.73
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$94.73–$227.36

Stateliner

Phone:
1300 851 345
Email:
admin@premierstateliner.com.au
Website:
stateliner.com.au/
Bus from Waikerie to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.26–$36.63

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

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:
$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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Waikerie to Cairns is to bus and fly which costs $141.30 - $391.30 and takes 8h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Waikerie to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 8h 44m and costs $141.30 - $391.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Waikerie and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Waikerie to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Waikerie and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Adelaide, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Central Station, King George Square, 1d and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 23h.

How far is it from Waikerie to Cairns?

The distance between Waikerie and Cairns is 2322 km. The road distance is 2938.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Waikerie to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 23h and costs $293.48 - $652.17 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Waikerie to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waikerie to Cairns bus from?

Waikerie to Cairns bus services, operated by Stateliner, depart from Waikerie station.

Where does the Waikerie to Cairns bus arrive?

Waikerie to Cairns bus services, operated by Stateliner, arrive at Adelaide station.

What is the time difference between Waikerie and Cairns?

Cairns is 30 min behind Waikerie. It is currently 20:11 in Waikerie and 19:41 in Cairns.

Can I drive from Waikerie to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Waikerie to Cairns is 2939 km. It takes approximately 33h 56m to drive from Waikerie 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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