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

The cheapest way to get from Narromine to Cairns is to bus which costs $410 - $600 and takes 2 days 0h.

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

The fastest way to get from Narromine to Cairns is to drive and fly which takes 8h 10m and costs $480 - $2,400.

Is there a direct bus between Narromine and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Narromine station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Narromine Police Station, Burraway St and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, Lightning Ridge, St George and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Narromine to Cairns?

The distance between Narromine and Cairns is 1773 km. The road distance is 2108.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Narromine to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs $410 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Narromine to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Narromine to Cairns bus from?

Narromine to Cairns bus services, operated by Ogdens Coaches, depart from Narromine Police Station, Burraway St.

Bus or fly from Narromine to Cairns?

The best way to get from Narromine to Cairns is to fly which takes 8h 15m and costs $400 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $410 - $600 and takes 2 days 0h.

Where does the Narromine to Cairns bus arrive?

Narromine to Cairns bus services, operated by Ogdens Coaches, arrive at Dubbo station.

What is the time difference between Narromine and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Narromine. It is currently 3:53 PM in Narromine and 2:53 PM in Cairns.

Can I drive from Narromine to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Narromine to Cairns is 2109 km. It takes approximately 23h 48m to drive from Narromine to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 996+ hotels available in Cairns.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Narromine to Cairns by plane, bus, train, 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 Dubbo City Regional Airport to Cairns
best
1. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Cairns (CNS)DBO - CNS
8h 15m
$400–750
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Narromine Police Station, Burraway St to Dubbo station555
2. Take the train from Dubbo Station to Strathfield Station428
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Station31
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
2d 1h
$193–6,941
Bus
1. Take the bus from Narromine Police Station, Burraway St to Dubbo station555
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office513
3. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to St George
4. Take the bus from St George to Brisbane City
5. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
2d
$411–586
Drive 2,108.9 km
1. Drive from Narromine to Cairns2,108.9 km
23h 48m
$408–589
Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Drive from Narromine to Orange-Airport-OAG
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Cairns (CNS)OAG - CNS
8h 10m
$486–2,351
Fly Dubbo City Regional Airport to Townsville Airport, drive
1. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Townsville Airport (TSV)DBO - TSV
2. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Cairns
11h 11m
$576–954
Bus, train via Lithgow
1. Take the bus from Narromine Police Station, Burraway St to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1570
2. Take the train from Lithgow Station to Emu Plains StationBmt
3. Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Central StationBmt
4. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane
5. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairns
2d 6h
$430–1,007

Narromine to Cairns by bus

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Distance: 1,773 km
Duration: 8h 15m

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

Qantas, Jetstar, and three other airlines fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Cairns (CNS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Narromine Police Station, Burraway St to Cairns Central Station via Dubbo station, Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, Lightning Ridge, St George, Brisbane City, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 2d.

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