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

The cheapest way to get from Barcaldine to Cairns is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 12h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barcaldine to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 9h 44m and costs $330 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Barcaldine and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Barcaldine to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Barcaldine and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Rockhampton George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Barcaldine and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Barcaldine to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Barcaldine and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 4m.

How far is it from Barcaldine to Cairns?

The distance between Barcaldine and Cairns is 861 km. The road distance is 953 km.

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

The best way to get from Barcaldine to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 25h 45m and costs $210 - $390.

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

It takes approximately 10h 40m to get from Barcaldine to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcaldine to Cairns bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barcaldine to Cairns train from?

Barcaldine to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Barcaldine station.

Train or bus from Barcaldine to Cairns?

The best way to get from Barcaldine to Cairns is to bus which takes 25h 45m and costs $210 - $390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $6,500 and takes 30h 4m.

Where does the Barcaldine to Cairns bus arrive?

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

Where does the Barcaldine to Cairns train arrive?

Barcaldine to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.

Can I drive from Barcaldine to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Barcaldine to Cairns is 953 km. It takes approximately 12h 51m to drive from Barcaldine to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 989+ hotels available in Cairns.

Barcaldine to Cairns - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Barcaldine to Cairns by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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Bus to Longreach, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Longreach
2. Fly from Longreach (LRE) to Cairns (CNS)LRE - CNS
10h 40m
$525–1,240
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Barcaldine to RockhamptonSpirit of the Outback
2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Cairns Central StationSpirit of Queensland
30h 4m
$81–6,083
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcaldine to RockhamptonRockhampton
2. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Cairns Central StationPm16
25h 45m
$219–381
Drive 953 km
1. Drive from Barcaldine to Cairns953 km
12h 51m
$187–270
Bus to Winton Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Winton
2. Fly from Winton Airport (WIN) to Cairns (CNS)WIN - CNS
9h 44m
$336–790

Barcaldine to Cairns by bus

2Weekly Buses

25h 45mAverage Duration

$219Cheapest Price

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Distance: 860.8 km
Duration: 10h 40m

What companies run services between Barcaldine, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Barcaldine to Cairns Central Station via Rockhampton George Street in around 25h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcaldine to Cairns Central Station via Rockhampton in around 30h 4m.

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