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

The cheapest way to get from Chinchilla to Cairns is to bus which costs $210 - $380 and takes 25h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chinchilla to Cairns is to train and fly which takes 8h 54m and costs $500 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Chinchilla and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Chinchilla to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Chinchilla and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Miles and Rockhampton George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 40m.

How far is it from Chinchilla to Cairns?

The distance between Chinchilla and Cairns is 1265 km. The road distance is 1538.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Chinchilla to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 25h 40m and costs $210 - $380.

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

It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Chinchilla to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chinchilla to Cairns bus from?

Chinchilla to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Chinchilla station.

Where does the Chinchilla to Cairns bus arrive?

Chinchilla to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Miles station.

Can I drive from Chinchilla to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Chinchilla to Cairns is 1539 km. It takes approximately 17h 30m to drive from Chinchilla to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 992+ hotels available in Cairns.

Chinchilla to Cairns - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Chinchilla to Cairns by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, or car

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Train to Miles Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Chinchilla to Miles
2. Fly from Miles Airport (WLE) to Cairns (CNS)WLE - CNS
8h 54m
$532–1,269
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chinchilla to Goodna
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central StationSpirit of Queensland
31h 1m
$140–6,575
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chinchilla to Miles
2. Take the bus from Miles to Rockhampton
3. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Cairns Central Station
25h 40m
$217–379
Drive 1,538.9 km
1. Drive from Chinchilla to Cairns1,538.9 km
17h 30m
$299–432
Bus to Brisbane Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Chinchilla to Goodna
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)BNE - CNS
9h 54m
$182–560

Chinchilla to Cairns by bus

3Weekly Buses

25h 40mAverage Duration

$217Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,265 km
Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between Chinchilla, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Chinchilla to Cairns Central Station via Miles and Rockhampton George Street in around 25h 40m.

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