What is the cheapest way to get from Port Augusta to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Port Augusta to Cairns is to bus and fly which costs $230 - $750 and takes 10h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Augusta to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Port Augusta to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 10h 11m and costs $180 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Port Augusta and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Augusta to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Port Augusta and arriving at Cairns Central Station via 85 Franklin St, Albury, Central Station and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 2h.

How far is it from Port Augusta to Cairns?

The distance between Port Augusta and Cairns is 2067 km. The road distance is 2436.7 km.

How do I travel from Port Augusta to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Port Augusta to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 2h and costs $490 - $1,000.

How long does it take to get from Port Augusta to Cairns?

It takes approximately 10h 11m to get from Port Augusta to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port Augusta to Cairns bus from?

Port Augusta to Cairns bus services, operated by Stateliner, depart from Port Augusta station.

Where does the Port Augusta to Cairns bus arrive?

Port Augusta to Cairns bus services, operated by Stateliner, arrive at Adelaide station.

What is the time difference between Port Augusta and Cairns?

Cairns is 30 min behind Port Augusta. It is currently 6:08 PM in Port Augusta and 5:38 PM in Cairns.

Can I drive from Port Augusta to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Augusta to Cairns is 2437 km. It takes approximately 31h 35m to drive from Port Augusta to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1000+ hotels available in Cairns.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Port Augusta to Cairns by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), 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.

Bus to Whyalla Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Port Augusta to Whyalla
2. Fly from Whyalla Airport (WYA) to Cairns (CNS)WYA - CNS
10h 11m
$181–742
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Augusta to Adelaide909
2. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwy
3. Take the bus from Albury to Central Station
4. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane
5. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
3d 2h
$497–972
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Port Augusta to Adelaide909
2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbane
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
3d 15h
$2,440–12,108
Drive 2,436.7 km
1. Drive from Port Augusta to Cairns2,436.7 km
31h 35m
$466–673
Bus to Adelaide Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Port Augusta to Adelaide
2. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns (CNS)ADL - CNS
10h 14m
$239–712
Bus to Port Lincoln Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Port Augusta to Port Lincoln
2. Fly from Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) to Cairns (CNS)PLO - CNS
12h 8m
$252–861
Bus, train via Port Augusta
1. Take the bus from Port Augusta to Adelaide
2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbane
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
3d 20h
$2,575–5,896

Port Augusta to Cairns by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

3d 2hAverage Duration

$497Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Port Augusta to Cairns.

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Distance: 2,066.7 km
Duration: 10h 11m

What companies run services between Port Augusta, SA, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Port Augusta to Cairns Central Station via 85 Franklin St, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Albury, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 3d 2h.

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