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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Woolgoolga is to fly and bus which costs $160 - $700 and takes 9h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Woolgoolga is to fly which takes 9h 3m and costs $380 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Woolgoolga?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Woolgoolga. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Bus Zone - Woolworths on Solitary Islands Way via Brisbane Roma Street and Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 10m.

How far is it from Cairns to Woolgoolga?

The distance between Cairns and Woolgoolga is 1711 km. The road distance is 2035.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Woolgoolga without a car is to train and bus which takes 32h 9m and costs $110 - $6,500.

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

It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Cairns to Woolgoolga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Woolgoolga bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Cairns to Woolgoolga?

The best way to get from Cairns to Woolgoolga is to fly which takes 9h 3m and costs $380 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $500 and takes 37h 10m.

Where does the Cairns to Woolgoolga bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cairns and Woolgoolga?

Woolgoolga is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 8:58 AM in Cairns and 9:58 AM in Woolgoolga.

Can I drive from Cairns to Woolgoolga?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Woolgoolga is 2035 km. It takes approximately 23h 28m to drive from Cairns to Woolgoolga.

Where can I stay near Woolgoolga?

There are 382+ hotels available in Woolgoolga.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Cairns to Woolgoolga 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)CNS - CFS
9h 3m
$388–804
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Street
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Grafton Station32
3. Take the bus from Bent St At Spring St to Nightingale St After Market St393
32h 9m
$118–6,341
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Grafton Station32
3. Take the bus from Bent St At Spring St to Nightingale St After Market St393
36h 49m
$298–808
Drive 2,035.2 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Woolgoolga2,035.2 km
23h 28m
$389–562
Fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)CNS - OOL
2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Byron Bay
3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Street to Bus Zone - Woolworths on Solitary Islands Way
9h 20m
$166–668
Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)CNS - BNK
2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange – Tamar Street to Bus Zone - Woolworths on Solitary Islands Way
11h 27m
$349–651
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Street
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Street to Bus Zone - Woolworths on Solitary Islands Way
37h 10m
$264–492

Cairns to Woolgoolga by train, foot, and bus

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32h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,710.6 km
Duration: 9h 3m

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

Jetstar, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns Central Station to Bus Zone - Woolworths on Solitary Islands Way via Brisbane Roma Street, Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station, and Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Street in around 37h 10m.

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