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

The cheapest way to get from Ceduna to Cairns is to fly which costs $180 - $850 and takes 7h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ceduna to Cairns is to fly which takes 7h 12m and costs $180 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Ceduna and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Ceduna to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Ceduna and arriving at Cairns Central Station via 85 Franklin St, Albury, Central Station and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 9h.

How far is it from Ceduna to Cairns?

The distance between Ceduna and Cairns is 2093 km. The road distance is 2903.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Ceduna to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 9h and costs $550 - $1,100.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Ceduna to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ceduna to Cairns bus from?

Ceduna to Cairns bus services, operated by Stateliner, depart from Ceduna station.

Bus or fly from Ceduna to Cairns?

The best way to get from Ceduna to Cairns is to fly which takes 7h 12m and costs $180 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $550 - $1,100 and takes 3 days 9h.

Where does the Ceduna to Cairns bus arrive?

Ceduna to Cairns bus services, operated by Stateliner, arrive at Adelaide station.

What is the time difference between Ceduna and Cairns?

Cairns is 30 min behind Ceduna. It is currently 7:56 AM in Ceduna and 7:26 AM in Cairns.

Can I drive from Ceduna to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Ceduna to Cairns is 2904 km. It takes approximately 36h 21m to drive from Ceduna to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 998+ hotels available in Cairns.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Ceduna to Cairns by plane, bus (Greyhound), 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 Ceduna Airport to Cairns
best
1. Fly from Ceduna Airport (CED) to Cairns (CNS)CED - CNS
7h 12m
$188–809
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ceduna to Adelaide
2. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwy
3. Take the bus from Albury to Central Station
4. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane
5. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
3d 9h
$563–1,033
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ceduna to Adelaide
2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbane
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
3d 22h
$2,506–12,169
Drive 2,903.7 km
1. Drive from Ceduna to Cairns2,903.7 km
36h 21m
$555–802
Bus, taxi to Whyalla Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the bus from Ceduna to Iron Knob
2. Take the taxi from Iron Knob to Whyalla Airport (WYA)
3. Fly from Whyalla Airport (WYA) to Cairns (CNS)WYA - CNS
14h 51m
$299–887
Bus, taxi, bus to Port Lincoln Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the bus from Ceduna to Kimba
2. Take the taxi from Kimba to Cleve
3. Take the bus from Cleve to Port Lincoln
4. Fly from Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) to Cairns (CNS)PLO - CNS
15h 20m
$374–1,022
Fly Ceduna Airport to Cooktown Airport, bus
1. Fly from Ceduna Airport (CED) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)CED - CTN
2. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairns
13h 28m
$353–1,129
Bus, train via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Ceduna to Adelaide
2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbane
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairns
4d 3h
$2,681–6,319

Ceduna to Cairns by bus and foot

2Weekly Services

3d 9hAverage Duration

$563Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,093.1 km
Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Ceduna, SA, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Regional Express, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Ceduna Airport (CED) to Cairns (CNS) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ceduna to Cairns Central Station via 85 Franklin St, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Albury, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 3d 9h.

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