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

The cheapest way to get from Bourke to Cairns is to drive which costs $320 - $470 and takes 21h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bourke to Cairns is to drive and fly which takes 8h 51m and costs $290 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Bourke and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Bourke to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Central Park, Oxley St and arriving at Cairns via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, Lightning Ridge and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from Bourke to Cairns?

The distance between Bourke and Cairns is 1803 km. The road distance is 1813.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bourke to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 4h and costs $420 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Bourke to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bourke to Cairns bus from?

Bourke to Cairns bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Park, Oxley St station.

Where does the Bourke to Cairns bus arrive?

Bourke to Cairns bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2.

Can I drive from Bourke to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Bourke to Cairns is 1814 km. It takes approximately 21h 57m to drive from Bourke to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1001+ hotels available in Cairns.

Bourke to Cairns - 8 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Bourke to Cairns by car, plane, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive to Cobar Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Bourke to Cobar Airport (CAZ)car
2. Fly from Cobar Airport (CAZ) to Cairns (CNS)plane CAZ - CNS
8h 51m
$290–1,043
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Park, Oxley St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2bus 512 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus 513
3. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Brisbane Citybus
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus
2d 4h
$427–671
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Central Park, Oxley St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2bus 512 / ...
2. Take the train from Dubbo Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 428
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain
2d 5h
$299–6,971
Drive 1,813.9 km
1. Drive from Bourke to Cairnscar 1,813.9 km
21h 57m
$323–467
Drive to Orange Airport, fly
1. Drive from Bourke to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Cairns (CNS)plane OAG - CNS
12h 28m
$521–932
Bus to Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Central Park, Oxley St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2bus
2. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Cairns (CNS)plane DBO - CNS
13h 42m
$579–1,141
Bus, bus to Tamworth, fly
1. Take the bus from Central Park, Oxley St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2bus
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus
3. Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Cairns (CNS)plane TMW - CNS
17h 2m
$506–721
Bus via Urunga
1. Take the bus from Central Park, Oxley St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2bus 512 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 361
3. Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Urunga Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Urunga to Brisbanebus
5. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
2d 7h
$451–646

Bourke to Cairns by bus and train

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2d 5hAverage Duration

$299Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,803.3 km
Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Bourke, NSW, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Central Park, Oxley St to Cairns via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, Lightning Ridge, Brisbane City, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 2d 4h.

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