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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Urunga is to bus and train which costs $250 - $500 and takes 35h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Urunga is to fly which takes 7h 40m and costs $500 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Urunga?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Urunga. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Urunga via Brisbane Roma Street and Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Urunga?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Urunga station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Urunga Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 3m.

How far is it from Cairns to Urunga?

The distance between Cairns and Urunga is 1705 km. The road distance is 2087 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Urunga without a car is to train which takes 32h 3m and costs $200 - $6,500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Cairns to Urunga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Urunga bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairns to Urunga train from?

Cairns to Urunga train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Urunga?

The best way to get from Cairns to Urunga is to fly which takes 7h 40m and costs $500 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $6,500 and takes 32h 3m, you could also bus, which costs $400 - $600 and takes 37h 3m.

Where does the Cairns to Urunga bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairns to Urunga train arrive?

Cairns to Urunga train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Urunga?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Urunga is 2087 km. It takes approximately 24h 11m to drive from Cairns to Urunga.

How do I get a train ticket from Cairns to Urunga?

Book your Cairns to Urunga train tickets online with 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Urunga?

There are 326+ hotels available in Urunga.

Cairns to Urunga - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Cairns to Urunga by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane CNS - CFS
7h 40m
$540–975
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Urunga Stationtrain 32
32h 3m
$204–6,351
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Urunga Stationtrain 32
35h 48m
$254–492
Drive 2,087 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Urungacar 2,087 km
24h 11m
$383–553
Fly to Armidale, bus
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Armidale (ARM)plane CNS - ARM
2. Take the bus from Armidale Airport to Urunga Stationbus
10h 40m
$642–971
Fly to Port Macquarie, bus, train
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane CNS - PQQ
2. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
3. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Stationtrain
9h 56m
$456–994
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Street to Urungabus
37h 3m
$402–600

Cairns to Urunga by train

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32h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,704.5 km
Duration: 7h 40m

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

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and three other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Urunga Station via Roma Street and Roma Street Station in around 32h 3m.

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