What is the cheapest way to get from Hay Point to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Hay Point to Cairns is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 9h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hay Point to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Hay Point to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $310 - $600.

How far is it from Hay Point to Cairns?

The distance between Hay Point and Cairns is 637 km. The road distance is 762.4 km.

How do I travel from Hay Point to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Hay Point to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 11h 54m and costs $160 - $2,800.

How long does it take to get from Hay Point to Cairns?

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Hay Point to Cairns, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Hay Point to Cairns?

The best way to get from Hay Point to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $310 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $2,800 and takes 11h 54m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $220 and takes 13h 4m.

Can I drive from Hay Point to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Hay Point to Cairns is 762 km. It takes approximately 9h 6m to drive from Hay Point to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 979+ hotels available in Cairns.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Cairns (CNS)plane MKY - CNS
6h 14m
$316–602
Drive 762.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hay Point to Cairnscar 762.4 km
9h 6m
$136–196
Train
1. Take the train from Mackay to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
11h 54m
$161–2,796
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sarina to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
13h 4m
$159–220
Bus via Cairns (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Sarina to Cairnsbus Cairns
13h 49m
$189–350

Mackay (MKY) to Cairns (CNS) flights

62Weekly Planes

5h 55mAverage Duration

$230Cheapest Price

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Distance: 637.3 km
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Hay Point, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Mackay (MKY) to Cairns (CNS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Mackay to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $80–2,652 and the journey takes 11h 27m.

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