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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Tenterfield is to fly and train and bus which costs $150 - $550 and takes 11h 34m.

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 10h 11m and costs $160 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Tenterfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Tenterfield. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at High St At Logan St via Roma Street Station, Stand F and Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 27m.

How far is it from Cairns to Tenterfield?

The distance between Cairns and Tenterfield is 1752 km. The road distance is 1891.1 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 33h 52m and costs $250 - $6,500.

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

It takes approximately 10h 11m 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 FlixBus Australia, depart from Cairns station.

Where does the Cairns to Tenterfield bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Tenterfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Tenterfield is 1891 km. It takes approximately 21h 44m to drive from Cairns to Tenterfield.

Where can I stay near Tenterfield?

There are 34+ hotels available in Tenterfield.

Cairns to Tenterfield - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 10 ways to get from Cairns to Tenterfield by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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)plane CNS - OOL
2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Bangalow Trainlinkbus
3. Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to High St At Logan Stbus
10h 11m
$168–533
Fly to Brisbane Airport, train, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CNS - BNE
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kyogle Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Casino Shopping Plaza, Canterbury St to High St At Logan Stbus
11h 34m
$153–541
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Casino CBD Visitor Centrebus
3. Take the bus from Casino Shopping Plaza, Canterbury St to High St At Logan Stbus 676
33h 52m
$254–6,269
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus 176
3. Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to High St At Logan Stbus 676
36h 27m
$243–399
Drive 1,891.1 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Tenterfieldcar 1,891.1 km
21h 44m
$335–483
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
11h 47m
$242–844
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
$312–1,056
Fly to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, bus, taxi
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB)plane CNS - WTB
2. Take the bus from Toowoomba to Stanthorpebus
3. Take the taxi from Stanthorpe to Tenterfieldtaxi
12h 35m
$772–1,322
Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane CNS - CFS
2. Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Casino Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Casino Shopping Plaza, Canterbury St to High St At Logan Stbus
15h 31m
$516–904
Bus via Casino
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Casino CBD Visitor Centrebus
3. Take the bus from Casino Shopping Plaza, Canterbury St to High St At Logan Stbus 676
37h 37m
$304–410

Cairns to Tenterfield by train, bus, and foot

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33h 52mAverage Duration

$254Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,752.4 km
Duration: 10h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Cairns to High St At Logan St via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St in around 36h 27m.

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