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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Inverness

Composite routes from Cairns to Inverness

Cheapest
13 h 36 min
Car
1092 km.
from $60

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$271.74–$521.74

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
6h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$597.83

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
16h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$97.83–$239.13

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
16h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$103.26

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
15h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.70–$2,396.41

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Inverness is to bus via Cairns Central Station which costs $76.09 - $103.26 and takes 18h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Inverness is to fly which takes 8h 32m and costs $70.65 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Rockhampton Road at Casey Drive via Rockhampton Police Complex. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 35m.

How far is it from Cairns to Inverness?

The distance between Cairns and Inverness is 932 km. The road distance is 1094.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Inverness without a car is to bus which takes 18h 35m and costs $97.83 - $239.13 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Cairns to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Inverness bus from?

Cairns to Inverness bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Cairns station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Inverness?

The best way to get from Cairns to Inverness is to fly which takes 8h 32m and costs $70.65 - $336.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $97.83 - $239.13 and takes 18h 35m, you could also train, which costs $35.87 - $2500 and takes 18h 49m.

Where does the Cairns to Inverness bus arrive?

Cairns to Inverness bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Inverness is 1094 km. It takes approximately 14h 43m to drive from Cairns to Inverness.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 107+ hotels available in Inverness. Prices start at $61.79 per night.
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