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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Mudgee is to fly and train and bus which costs $160 - $600 and takes 11h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Mudgee is to fly and drive which takes 8h 11m and costs $460 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Mudgee?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Mudgee station. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Mudgee Station, Coach Stop via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A and Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from Cairns to Mudgee?

The distance between Cairns and Mudgee is 2018 km. The road distance is 2157.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Mudgee without a car is to train and bus which takes 46h 55m and costs $260 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Cairns to Mudgee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Mudgee bus from?

Cairns to Mudgee bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Cairns station.

Where does the Cairns to Mudgee bus arrive?

Cairns to Mudgee bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Mudgee?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Mudgee is 2157 km. It takes approximately 24h 47m to drive from Cairns to Mudgee.

Where can I stay near Mudgee?

There are 216+ hotels available in Mudgee.

Cairns to Mudgee - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Mudgee by plane, car, train, 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 Orange Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane CNS - OAG
2. Drive from Orange-Airport-OAG to Mudgeecar
8h 11m
$462–826
Fly to Sydney International Airport, train, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CNS - SYD
2. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 3 to Mudgee Station, Coach Stopbus
11h 34m
$165–574
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
4. Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 3 to Mudgee Station, Coach Stopbus 539 / ...
46h 55m
$263–6,593
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus
3. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus
4. Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 3 to Mudgee Station, Coach Stopbus 539 / ...
2d 4h
$314–510
Drive 2,157.3 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Mudgeecar 2,157.3 km
24h 47m
$383–553
Bus via Sydney
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Chatswoodbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus
4. Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 3 to Mudgee Station, Coach Stopbus 539 / ...
2d 8h
$376–542

Cairns to Mudgee by train and bus

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46h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,017.5 km
Duration: 8h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Cairns to Mudgee Station, Coach Stop via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A, and Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 3 in around 2d 4h.

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