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

The cheapest way to get from Devonport to Cairns is to bus and fly which costs $280 - $800 and takes 9h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Devonport to Cairns is to fly which takes 7h 29m and costs $230 - $950.

How far is it from Devonport to Cairns?

The distance between Devonport and Cairns is 2718 km.

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

The best way to get from Devonport to Cairns without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 2 days 18h and costs $280 - $7,500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Devonport to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Devonport and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Devonport. It is currently 7:02 PM in Devonport and 6:02 PM in Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 989+ hotels available in Cairns.

Devonport to Cairns - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, bus

There are 7 ways to get from Devonport to Cairns by plane, car ferry, train, bus, 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 Devonport Airport to Cairns
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1. Fly from Devonport Airport (DPO) to Cairns (CNS)DPO - CNS
7h 29m
$235–929
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong
2. Take the train from North Shore Station to Southern Cross Station
3. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Station622 / ...
4. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Station31
5. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
2d 18h
$283–7,125
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong
2. Take the bus from North Shore Station/Station St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Station
4. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane
5. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
2d 23h
$502–1,030
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong
2. Drive from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Cairns
44h 32m
$606–915
Bus to Launceston, fly to Cairns
1. Take the bus from Stop A, Devonport City Interchange, Rooke St to Charles St at William St
2. Fly from Launceston (LST) to Cairns (CNS)LST - CNS
9h 18m
$287–797
Fly Devonport Airport to Townsville Airport, drive
1. Fly from Devonport Airport (DPO) to Townsville Airport (TSV)DPO - TSV
2. Drive from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns
9h 56m
$320–1,079
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong
2. Take the train from North Shore Station to Southern Cross Station
3. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Station622 / ...
4. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane Roma Street
5. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
3d 1h
$468–875

Devonport to Cairns by car ferry, foot, and train

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2d 18hAverage Duration

$283Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,717.6 km
Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Devonport, TAS, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Devonport Airport (DPO) to Cairns (CNS) 3 times a day.

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