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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Gunnedah to Cairns

Composite routes from Gunnedah to Cairns

Cheapest
23 h 8 min
Car
1986 km.
from $109
Other
8 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
1626 km.
from $275.13
43 h 25 min
1624 km.
from $2045.52
37 h 59 min
Train, Bus
1624 km.
from $2179.13
42 h 51 min
1624 km.
from $367.39
10 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
1626 km.
from $312.09
12 h 58 min
Train, Plane
1626 km.
from $394.82
44 h 29 min
Train, bus via Toowoomba, Train, bus via Toowoomba
1626 km.
from $327.98

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Gunnedah Station to Moree
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.46–$8.15
Train from Gunnedah Station to Werris
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.37–$4.78
Train from Werris Creek Station to Maitland
Ave. Duration:
2h 48m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.67–$9.24
Train from Maitland Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
11h 26m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.24–$25.00
Bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Tamworth
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.12–$4.57
Bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Moree
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.12–$8.70

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Toowoomba to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.39–$28.26
Bus from Brisbane to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$163.04–$402.17

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

Murrays Coaches

Phone:
(61) 13 22 51
Email:
enquiries@murrays.com.au
Website:
murrays.com.au/default.aspx
Bus from Toowoomba to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.30–$23.91

Dorrigo Transit

Phone:
+61 (0)2 5625 0065
Email:
admin@dorrigotransit.com.au
Website:
dorrigotransit.com.au/index.html
Bus from Tamworth Station to Armidale
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$30.43–$40.22

Crisps Coaches

Phone:
+61 (07) 4661 8333
Email:
reservations@crisps.com.au
Website:
crisps.com.au/
Bus from Moree to Warwick
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$43.48–$130.43
Bus from Warwick to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.65–$65.22
Bus from Moree to Toowoomba
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$54.35–$163.04

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Tamworth to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$706.52
Plane from Armidale to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$815.22
Plane from Moree Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
13h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$1,032.61

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Tamworth to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 23m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$402.17
Plane from Armidale to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$445.65

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:
$52.17–$3,844.23

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Gunnedah to Cairns is to bus which costs $173.91 - $369.57 and takes 42h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gunnedah to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 8h 19m and costs $130.43 - $434.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Gunnedah and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Gunnedah station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Moree, Warwick and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Gunnedah and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Gunnedah station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Gunnedah Station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Werris Creek Station, Maitland Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 25m.

How far is it from Gunnedah to Cairns?

The distance between Gunnedah and Cairns is 1755 km. The road distance is 1985.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Gunnedah to Cairns without a car is to train and bus which takes 37h 59m and costs $119.57 - $4130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Gunnedah to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gunnedah to Cairns bus from?

Gunnedah to Cairns bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop.

Where do I catch the Gunnedah to Cairns train from?

Gunnedah to Cairns train services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Gunnedah Station.

Train or bus from Gunnedah to Cairns?

The best way to get from Gunnedah to Cairns is to bus which takes 42h 51m and costs $173.91 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65.22 - $4021.74 and takes 43h 25m.

Where does the Gunnedah to Cairns bus arrive?

Gunnedah to Cairns bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Moree Station, Coach Stop.

What is the time difference between Gunnedah and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Gunnedah. It is currently 21:42 in Gunnedah and 20:42 in Cairns.

Where does the Gunnedah to Cairns train arrive?

Gunnedah to Cairns train services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Werris Creek Station.

Can I drive from Gunnedah to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Gunnedah to Cairns is 1986 km. It takes approximately 23h 23m to drive from Gunnedah 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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