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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Tenterfield is to fly and bus which costs $170 - $600 and takes 10h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Tenterfield is to fly and bus which takes 9h 55m and costs $170 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Tenterfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Tenterfield. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Tenterfield Rotary Park via Brisbane and St Joseph's School, Corundum St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 26m.

How far is it from Cairns to Tenterfield?

The distance between Cairns and Tenterfield is 1780 km. The road distance is 1891 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Tenterfield without a car is to train and bus which takes 31h 41m and costs $220 - $6,500.

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

It takes approximately 9h 55m to get from Cairns to Tenterfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Tenterfield bus from?

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

Where does the Cairns to Tenterfield bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cairns and Tenterfield?

Tenterfield is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 10:04 PM in Cairns and 11:04 PM in Tenterfield.

Can I drive from Cairns to Tenterfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Tenterfield is 1891 km. It takes approximately 21h 43m to drive from Cairns to Tenterfield.

Where can I stay near Tenterfield?

There are 32+ hotels available in Tenterfield.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cairns to Tenterfield 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
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1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CNS - OOL
2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus
3. Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to High St At Logan Stbus
9h 55m
$178–571
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Stanthorpebus
3. Take the bus from St Joseph's School, Corundum St to Tenterfield Rotary Parkbus
31h 41m
$225–6,328
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Stanthorpebus
3. Take the bus from St Joseph's School, Corundum St to Tenterfield Rotary Parkbus
35h 26m
$275–469
Drive 1,891 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Tenterfieldcar 1,891 km
21h 43m
$350–505
Fly to Brisbane Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CNS - BNE
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Stanthorpebus
3. Take the bus from St Joseph's School, Corundum St to Tenterfield Rotary Parkbus
10h 19m
$179–600
Fly to Armidale, bus
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Armidale (ARM)plane CNS - ARM
2. Take the bus from Armidale Station, Coach Stop to Manners St After Rouse Stbus
12h 12m
$475–664
Fly to Inverell Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Inverell Airport (IVR)plane CNS - IVR
2. Take the bus from Inverell Visitor Information Centre to Armidale Station, Coach Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Armidale Station, Coach Stop to Manners St After Rouse Stbus
14h 20m
$328–1,144
Bus via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbanebus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Stanthorpebus
3. Take the bus from St Joseph's School, Corundum St to Tenterfield Rotary Parkbus
36h 21m
$333–797

Cairns to Tenterfield by train, bus, and foot

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31h 41mAverage Duration

$225Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,779.7 km
Duration: 9h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Cairns Central Station to Tenterfield Rotary Park via Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, Stanthorpe, and St Joseph's School, Corundum St in around 35h 26m.

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