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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Devonport is to fly and bus which costs $260 - $750 and takes 9h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Devonport is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs $320 - $1,200.

How far is it from Cairns to Devonport?

The distance between Cairns and Devonport is 2718 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Devonport without a car is to train and car ferry via Sydney which takes 2 days 18h and costs $280 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Cairns to Devonport, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Devonport?

Devonport is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 4:21 AM in Cairns and 5:21 AM in Devonport.

Where can I stay near Devonport?

There are 152+ hotels available in Devonport.

Cairns to Devonport - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, bus

There are 7 ways to get from Cairns to Devonport by plane, train, car ferry, bus, 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.

Fly to Devonport Airport
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Devonport Airport (DPO)CNS - DPO
7h 8m
$320–1,196
Fly to Launceston, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Launceston (LST)CNS - LST
2. Take the bus from Charles St at William St to Stop A, Devonport City Interchange, Rooke St
9h 57m
$260–735
Train, car ferry via Sydney
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Street
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Station32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Cross623 / ...
4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to North Shore Station
5. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal
2d 18h
$282–6,801
Bus, car ferry
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
4. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to North Shore Station/Station St
5. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal
3d 1h
$515–1,057
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cairns to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong
2. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal
44h 26m
$605–915
Train, car ferry
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 North Shore Station
4. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal
3d 19h
$3,448–10,802
Bus, train, car ferry
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 North Shore Station
4. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal
3d 23h
$3,586–4,942

Cairns to Devonport by train, foot, and car ferry

4Weekly Services

2d 18hAverage Duration

$282Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,718.3 km
Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Devonport, TAS, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Devonport Airport (DPO) every 4 hours.

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