What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Carter Gap?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Carter Gap is to fly and train which costs $190 - $440 and takes 8h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Carter Gap?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Carter Gap is to fly and train which takes 8h 28m and costs $190 - $440.

How far is it from Cairns to Carter Gap?

The distance between Cairns and Carter Gap is 2431 km. The road distance is 2772.4 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Carter Gap without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Carter Gap without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2 days 6h and costs $300 - $7,000.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Carter Gap?

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Cairns to Carter Gap, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cairns to Carter Gap?

The best way to get from Cairns to Carter Gap is to bus which takes 2 days 14h and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3,400 - $11,000 and takes 3 days 9h.

Can I drive from Cairns to Carter Gap?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Carter Gap is 2772 km. It takes approximately 32h 43m to drive from Cairns to Carter Gap.

Where can I stay near Carter Gap?

There are 211+ hotels available in Carter Gap.

Cairns to Carter Gap - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Cairns to Carter Gap by plane, train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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

Fly to Melbourne Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)CNS - MEL
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Station
8h 28m
$199–440
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Street
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Station32
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Southern Cross621 / ...
4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Station
5. Take the taxi from Lilydale Station to Carter Gap
2d 6h
$301–6,777
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Street
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Station
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
4. Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Dowd Rd/Maroondah Hwy684
2d 14h
Drive 2,772.4 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Carter Gap2,772.4 km
32h 43m
$544–786
Fly to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Avalon Airport (AVV)CNS - AVV
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Station
11h 57m
$356–1,249
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Street
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Cross
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Station
3d 9h
$3,432–10,728
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Street
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Cross
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Station
3d 13h
$3,570–4,868

Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

82Weekly Planes

4h 38mAverage Duration

$132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,431.2 km
Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Carter Gap, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Cairns Central Station to Carter Gap via Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, Central Station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Flagstaff Station, Ringwood Station, Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy, and Dowd Rd/Maroondah Hwy in around 2d 14h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Carter Gap via Roma Street, Brisbane, Southern Cross, Southern Cross Station, Lilydale Station, Lilydale Station/West William St, and Maroondah Hwy/Wallace Pde in around 3d 9h.

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