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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Yamba is to fly and bus which costs $150 - $600 and takes 8h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Yamba is to fly and bus which takes 8h 19m and costs $150 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Yamba?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Yamba. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Yamba YHA via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 9m.

How far is it from Cairns to Yamba?

The distance between Cairns and Yamba is 1691 km. The road distance is 1955.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Yamba without a car is to train and bus which takes 32h 25m and costs $220 - $6,500.

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Cairns to Yamba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Yamba bus from?

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

Where does the Cairns to Yamba bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cairns and Yamba?

Yamba is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 2:39 PM in Cairns and 3:39 PM in Yamba.

Can I drive from Cairns to Yamba?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Yamba is 1955 km. It takes approximately 22h 49m to drive from Cairns to Yamba.

Where can I stay near Yamba?

There are 586+ hotels available in Yamba.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cairns to Yamba by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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 Bilinga to Yamba YHAbus
8h 19m
$152–582
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Yamba YHAbus Sydney
32h 25m
$229–6,281
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Yamba YHAbus Sydney
36h 9m
$279–422
Drive 1,955.2 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Yambacar 1,955.2 km
22h 49m
$349–504
Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane CNS - CFS
2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Yamba YHAbus
10h 10m
$433–769
Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane CNS - BNK
2. Take the bus from Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals to Bus Zone – River Street near Riverland Travelbus
10h 1m
$323–702
Fly to Brisbane Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CNS - BNE
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Grafton Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Bligh St At Charles Lane to Claude St At Wooli Stbus
10h 34m
$156–628
Bus via Cairns (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Yamba YHAbus Sydney
36h 57m
$338–751

Cairns to Yamba by train, foot, and bus

4Weekly Services

32h 25mAverage Duration

$229Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,690.6 km
Duration: 8h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Cairns Central Station to Yamba YHA via Brisbane Roma Street and Brisbane in around 36h 9m.

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