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

The cheapest way to get from Bourke to Cairns is to fly which costs $160 - $750 and takes 10h 47m.

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 55m and costs $300 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Bourke and Cairns?

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

How far is it from Bourke to Cairns?

The distance between Bourke and Cairns is 2110 km. The road distance is 1814.5 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 $430 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 11h 56m 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.

Bus or fly from Bourke to Cairns?

The best way to get from Bourke to Cairns is to bus which takes 2 days 4h and costs $430 - $650. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $160 - $750 and takes 10h 47m.

Where does the Bourke to Cairns bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bourke and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Bourke. It is currently 10:02 PM in Bourke and 9:02 PM in Cairns.

Can I drive from Bourke to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Bourke to Cairns is 1815 km. It takes approximately 21h 55m to drive from Bourke to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 997+ hotels available in Cairns.

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

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

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

Bus to Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Central Park, Oxley St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2
2. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Cairns (CNS)DBO - CNS
11h 56m
$449–765
Fly from Bourke Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Bourke Airport (BRK) to Cairns (CNS)BRK - CNS
10h 47m
$160–703
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Park, Oxley St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2512 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office513
3. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to St George
4. Take the bus from St George to Brisbane City
5. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
2d 4h
$432–616
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Central Park, Oxley St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2512 / ...
2. Take the train from Dubbo Station to Strathfield Station428
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Station31
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
2d 5h
$214–6,971
Drive 1,814.5 km
1. Drive from Bourke to Cairns1,814.5 km
21h 55m
$349–503
Drive to Orange Airport, fly
1. Drive from Bourke to Orange-Airport-OAG
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Cairns (CNS)OAG - CNS
11h 35m
$538–2,442
Drive to Cobar Airport, fly
1. Drive from Bourke to Cobar Airport (CAZ)
2. Fly from Cobar Airport (CAZ) to Cairns (CNS)CAZ - CNS
8h 55m
$302–1,246
Bus, train via Coffs Harbour
1. Take the bus from Central Park, Oxley St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2512 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop361
3. Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Coffs Harbour Station
4. Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Roma Street Station31
5. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairns
2d 5h
$466–1,071

Bourke to Cairns by bus

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2d 4hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,110.4 km
Duration: 11h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Central Park, Oxley St to Cairns Central Station via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, Lightning Ridge, St George, Brisbane City, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 2d 4h. Alternatively, Air Link, Regional Express, and Jetstar fly from Bourke Airport (BRK) to Cairns (CNS) twice a week.

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