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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Warrnambool to Cairns

Composite routes from Warrnambool to Cairns

Cheapest
35 h 43 min
Car
3010 km.
from $165
Other
9 h 23 min
Train, Plane
2406 km.
from $191.11
2 d 15 h 8 min
2405 km.
from $581.63
13 h 1 min
Train, Plane
2406 km.
from $354.02
12 h 1 min
Train, Plane
2406 km.
from $265.02
2 d 9 h 9 min
2404 km.
from $2160.22
4 d 3 h 33 min
Bus, Train
2406 km.
from $2056.74

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:
$12.63–$34.10

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Ballarat to Southern
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
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

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$1.89–$15.16
Bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Tourist
Ave. Duration:
2h 51m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.27–$16.42

Stateliner

Phone:
1300 851 345
Email:
admin@premierstateliner.com.au
Website:
stateliner.com.au/
Bus from Mount Gambier to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$56.84–$82.10

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

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.36–$366.30
Plane from Avalon Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$202.10–$694.70
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.31–$467.35

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.36–$631.55
Plane from Avalon Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$202.10–$694.70
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.31–$757.86

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.31–$429.45
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.57–$757.86

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Southern Cross to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 2m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.00–$176.83

V/Line

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Warrnambool to Southern
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.94–$8.21
Train from Warrnambool to Wyndham
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$5.81–$8.21

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 Warrnambool to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Warrnambool to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $103.26 - $282.61 and takes 9h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Warrnambool to Cairns is to train and fly which takes 9h 23m and costs $103.26 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Warrnambool and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Warrnambool station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Warrnambool Station/Merri St and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Ballarat, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Central Station, King George Square, 1d and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.

Is there a direct train between Warrnambool and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Warrnambool to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Warrnambool 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 Warrnambool to Cairns?

The distance between Warrnambool and Cairns is 2609 km. The road distance is 3000.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Warrnambool to Cairns without a car is to train and night train which takes 2 days 8h and costs $108.70 - $4130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 23m to get from Warrnambool to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Warrnambool to Cairns bus from?

Warrnambool to Cairns bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Warrnambool Station/Merri St.

Where do I catch the Warrnambool to Cairns train from?

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

Train or bus from Warrnambool to Cairns?

The best way to get from Warrnambool to Cairns is to bus which takes 2 days 15h and costs $271.74 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $108.70 - $4130.43 and takes 2 days 9h.

Where does the Warrnambool to Cairns bus arrive?

Warrnambool to Cairns bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

What is the time difference between Warrnambool and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Warrnambool. It is currently 18:53 in Warrnambool and 17:53 in Cairns.

Where does the Warrnambool to Cairns train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Warrnambool to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Warrnambool to Cairns is 3000 km. It takes approximately 35h 49m to drive from Warrnambool 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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