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

The cheapest way to get from Goonellabah to Cairns is to bus via Lismore Station, Coach Stop which costs $240 - $360 and takes 34h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Goonellabah to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $170 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Goonellabah and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Goonellabah to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Goonellabah James Rd Bus Stop and arriving at Cairns via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 15m.

How far is it from Goonellabah to Cairns?

The distance between Goonellabah and Cairns is 1612 km. The road distance is 1874.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Goonellabah to Cairns without a car is to bus and train which takes 29h 35m and costs $150 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Goonellabah to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Goonellabah to Cairns bus from?

Goonellabah to Cairns bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, depart from Goonellabah James Rd Bus Stop station.

Bus or fly from Goonellabah to Cairns?

The best way to get from Goonellabah to Cairns is to bus which takes 34h 15m and costs $330 - $750. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $350 - $650 and takes 9h 24m.

Where does the Goonellabah to Cairns bus arrive?

Goonellabah to Cairns bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Goonellabah and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Goonellabah. It is currently 1:11 AM in Goonellabah and 12:11 AM in Cairns.

Can I drive from Goonellabah to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Goonellabah to Cairns is 1875 km. It takes approximately 22h to drive from Goonellabah to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 992+ hotels available in Cairns.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Goonellabah to Cairns by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Goonellabah James Rd Bus Stop to Gold Coast Airport
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)OOL - CNS
6h 27m
$174–611
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Goonellabah James Rd Bus Stop to Brisbane Roma Street
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central StationSpirit of Queensland
29h 35m
$156–6,580
Bus
1. Take the bus from Goonellabah James Rd Bus Stop to Brisbane Roma Street
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to CairnsCairns
34h 15m
$331–730
Drive 1,874.8 km
1. Drive from Goonellabah to Cairns1,874.8 km
22h
$368–532
Bus, bus to Brisbane Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Ballina Rd Opp Rous Rd to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand A
2. Take the bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane International
3. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)BNE - CNS
8h 42m
$186–555
Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
1. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Cairns (CNS)BNK - CNS
9h 24m
$350–614
Bus via Lismore Station, Coach Stop
1. Take the bus from Lismore Station, Coach Stop to Roma Street Station, Stand F175
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central StationPm16
34h 46m
$243–354

Goonellabah to Cairns by bus and train

4Weekly Services

29h 35mAverage Duration

$156Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,611.5 km
Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Goonellabah James Rd Bus Stop to Cairns via Brisbane Roma Street and Brisbane in around 34h 15m. Alternatively, Jetstar and Qantas fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Cairns (CNS) 3 times a day.

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