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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Echuca

Composite routes from Cairns to Echuca

Cheapest
31 h 3 min
Car
2620 km.
from $144
Other
8 h 39 min
Bus, Plane
2138 km.
from $185.87
2 d 4 h 42 min
Train, Bus
2136 km.
from $2111.70
2 d 12 h 22 min
2136 km.
from $412.04
9 h 42 min
Bus, Plane
2138 km.
from $311.64
12 h 7 min
Bus, Plane
2138 km.
from $318.70
13 h 14 min
Bus, Plane
2138 km.
from $426.25
3 d 9 h 5 min
2139 km.
from $5571.91
3 d 12 h 39 min
Bus, Train
2138 km.
from $2538.08

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$29.35
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Benalla
Ave. Duration:
9h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.12–$25.00

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$206.52

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Echuca
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$1.63–$13.04
Bus from Benalla Station/Mackellar St to Echuca
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$1.09–$10.87
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Echuca
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$1.85–$14.13

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
29h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$163.04

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$315.22
Plane from Cairns to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$706.52

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$543.48
Plane from Cairns to Bendigo
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$760.87
Plane from Cairns to Albury
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$815.22
Plane from Cairns to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$706.52

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$369.57

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Benalla
Ave. Duration:
8h 37m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.70–$141.30
Train from Albury to Benalla
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.24–$86.96

V/Line

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Epsom to Echuca
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.46–$5.98
Train from Albury to Benalla
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.57–$5.98
Train from Footscray to Echuca
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.11–$7.07
Train from Southern Cross to Echuca
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.11–$7.07

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
25h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$52.17–$3,844.23

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 Brisbane to Southern
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2,183.60–$2,831.51

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Echuca is to fly and bus which costs $86.96 - $282.61 and takes 8h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Echuca is to fly and bus which takes 8h 39m and costs $86.96 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Echuca?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Echuca station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Echuca Station/Sturt St via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Benalla Station/Mackellar St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Echuca?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Echuca. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Echuca via Roma Street, Brisbane and Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 9h.

How far is it from Cairns to Echuca?

The distance between Cairns and Echuca is 2518 km. The road distance is 2620.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Echuca without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 4h and costs $97.83 - $4021.74 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Cairns to Echuca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Echuca bus from?

Cairns to Echuca bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Echuca train from?

Cairns to Echuca train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train or bus from Cairns to Echuca?

The best way to get from Cairns to Echuca is to bus which takes 2 days 12h and costs $206.52 - $413.04 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2173.91 - $7065.22 and takes 3 days 9h.

Where does the Cairns to Echuca bus arrive?

Cairns to Echuca bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Echuca?

Echuca is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 20:15 in Cairns and 21:15 in Echuca.

Where does the Cairns to Echuca train arrive?

Cairns to Echuca train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Echuca?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Echuca is 2621 km. It takes approximately 31h 8m to drive from Cairns to Echuca.

Where can I stay near Echuca?

There are 122+ hotels available in Echuca. Prices start at $53.99 per night.
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