What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Hay Point?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Hay Point is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 9h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Hay Point?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Hay Point is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $300 - $650.

How far is it from Cairns to Hay Point?

The distance between Cairns and Hay Point is 638 km. The road distance is 762.8 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Hay Point without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Hay Point without a car is to train which takes 11h 36m and costs $110 - $2,800.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Hay Point?

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Cairns to Hay Point, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Hay Point?

The best way to get from Cairns to Hay Point is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $300 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $2,800 and takes 11h 36m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $220 and takes 12h 54m.

Can I drive from Cairns to Hay Point?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Hay Point is 763 km. It takes approximately 9h 7m to drive from Cairns to Hay Point.

Where can I stay near Hay Point?

There are 71+ hotels available in Hay Point.

Cairns to Hay Point - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to Hay Point by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mackay (MKY)plane CNS - MKY
5h 24m
$308–620
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
11h 36m
$117–2,752
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Sarinabus Pm19
12h 54m
$160–216
Drive 762.8 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Hay Pointcar 762.8 km
9h 7m
$141–203
Bus via Cairns (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Sarinabus Brisbane
13h 59m
$178–352

Cairns (CNS) to Mackay (MKY) flights

56Weekly Planes

5h 59mAverage Duration

$223Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairns to Hay Point.

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Distance: 637.9 km
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Hay Point, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mackay (MKY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Mackay 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35–2,652 and the journey takes 11h 9m.

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