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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Goonellabah is to fly and train which costs $160 - $650 and takes 10h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Goonellabah is to fly and bus which takes 7h 39m and costs $170 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Goonellabah?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Goonellabah. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Ballina Rd Opp Rous Rd via Roma Street Station, Stand F and Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 32m.

How far is it from Cairns to Goonellabah?

The distance between Cairns and Goonellabah is 1620 km. The road distance is 1875.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Goonellabah without a car is to train and bus which takes 31h 40m and costs $150 - $6,500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Cairns to Goonellabah, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Goonellabah bus from?

Cairns to Goonellabah bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Bus or fly from Cairns to Goonellabah?

The best way to get from Cairns to Goonellabah is to bus via Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St which takes 34h 32m and costs $240 - $350. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $350 - $650 and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Cairns to Goonellabah bus arrive?

Cairns to Goonellabah bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Goonellabah?

Goonellabah is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 8:02 PM in Cairns and 9:02 PM in Goonellabah.

Can I drive from Cairns to Goonellabah?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Goonellabah is 1876 km. It takes approximately 22h 1m to drive from Cairns to Goonellabah.

Where can I stay near Goonellabah?

There are 116+ hotels available in Goonellabah.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cairns to Goonellabah by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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 Gold Coast Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)CNS - OOL
2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Byron Bay
3. Take the bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand A to Ballina Rd After Rous Rd
7h 39m
$175–612
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma StreetSpirit of Queensland
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Goonellabah James Rd Bus Stop
31h 40m
$157–6,264
Bus via Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma StreetPm19
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St176
34h 32m
$245–346
Drive 1,875.7 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Goonellabah1,875.7 km
22h 1m
$367–530
Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)CNS - BNK
9h 25m
$355–627
Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)CNS - CFS
2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Interchange – Tamar Street
11h 54m
$404–963
Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)CNS - BNE
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Casino Station
10h 11m
$162–649
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns to BrisbaneBrisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Goonellabah James Rd Bus Stop
36h 20m
$337–731

Cairns to Goonellabah by train and bus

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31h 40mAverage Duration

$157Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,620 km
Duration: 7h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Cairns Central Station to Ballina Rd Opp Rous Rd via Brisbane Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St in around 34h 32m. Alternatively, Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Cairns (CNS) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) every 4 hours.

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