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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Loxton is to fly and train and bus which costs $230 - $650 and takes 10h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Loxton is to fly and train and bus which takes 10h 29m and costs $230 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Loxton?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Loxton. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Loxton via Brisbane, Central Station, Albury Station/Hume Hwy and Parilla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 22h.

How far is it from Cairns to Loxton?

The distance between Cairns and Loxton is 2398 km. The road distance is 2676.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Loxton without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 22h and costs $460 - $950.

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

It takes approximately 10h 29m to get from Cairns to Loxton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Loxton bus from?

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

Where does the Cairns to Loxton bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cairns and Loxton?

Loxton is 30 min ahead of Cairns. It is currently 7:32 AM in Cairns and 8:02 AM in Loxton.

Can I drive from Cairns to Loxton?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Loxton is 2677 km. It takes approximately 31h 23m to drive from Cairns to Loxton.

Where can I stay near Loxton?

There are 21+ hotels available in Loxton.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to Loxton by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), 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, train, bus
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)CNS - ADL
2. Take the train from Adelaide station to Gawler Central station
3. Take the bus from Gawler to Loxton
10h 29m
$230–636
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 Albury
4. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to Parilla Store/Mallee Hwy
5. Take the bus from Parilla to Loxton
2d 22h
$462–947
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Street
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaide
3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Loxton
3d 11h
$2,431–11,737
Drive 2,676.7 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Loxton2,676.7 km
31h 23m
$515–744
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Street
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaide
3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Loxton
3d 15h
$2,569–5,877

Cairns to Loxton by bus and foot

1Weekly Services

2d 22hAverage Duration

$462Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,398 km
Duration: 10h 29m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Loxton, SA, Australia?

You can take a bus from Cairns Central Station to Loxton via Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, Central Station, Albury, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Parilla Store/Mallee Hwy, and Parilla in around 2d 22h.

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