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

The cheapest way to get from Oberon to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $140 - $700 and takes 10h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oberon to Cairns is to drive and fly which takes 7h 13m and costs $460 - $2,400.

Is there a direct bus between Oberon and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Oberon to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Fleming St At Oberon St and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Bathurst Station, Coach Stop, Central Station and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Oberon to Cairns?

The distance between Oberon and Cairns is 1969 km. The road distance is 2318.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Oberon to Cairns without a car is to bus and train which takes 45h 33m and costs $160 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Oberon to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oberon to Cairns bus from?

Oberon to Cairns bus services, operated by Newman's Bus Service, depart from Fleming St At Oberon St station.

Where does the Oberon to Cairns bus arrive?

Oberon to Cairns bus services, operated by Newman's Bus Service, arrive at Bathurst Station, Coach Stop.

What is the time difference between Oberon and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Oberon. It is currently 3:50 PM in Oberon and 2:50 PM in Cairns.

Can I drive from Oberon to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Oberon to Cairns is 2318 km. It takes approximately 26h 42m to drive from Oberon to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 993+ hotels available in Cairns.

Oberon to Cairns - 6 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Oberon to Cairns by car, plane, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive to Orange Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Oberon to Orange Airport (OAG)
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Cairns (CNS)OAG - CNS
7h 13m
$469–2,327
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Tarana Station to Central Station
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)SYD - CNS
10h 7m
$149–658
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Oberon St At Flemming St to Lithgow Public School, Eskbank St
2. Take the train from Lithgow Station to Strathfield StationBmt
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Station31
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
45h 33m
$164–6,907
Bus, train via Penrith
1. Take the bus from Oberon St At Flemming St to Lithgow Public School, Eskbank St
2. Take the train from Lithgow Station to Emu Plains StationBmt
3. Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Strathfield StationBmt
4. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Station31
5. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
2d 1h
$303–597
Drive 2,318.4 km
1. Drive from Oberon to Cairns2,318.4 km
26h 42m
$452–652
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fleming St At Oberon St to Bathurst Station, Coach Stop515
2. Take the bus from Bathurst Station, Coach Stop to Central Station
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
2d 2h
$405–704

Oberon to Cairns by bus, foot, and train

4Weekly Services

45h 33mAverage Duration

$164Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,969.1 km
Duration: 7h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Fleming St At Oberon St to Cairns Central Station via Bathurst Station, Coach Stop, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 2d 2h.

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