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

The cheapest way to get from Quilpie to Cairns is to drive which costs $260 - $390 and takes 22h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Quilpie to Cairns is to fly which takes 10h 45m and costs $210 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Quilpie and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Quilpie to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Quilpie and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Charleville, Miles and Rockhampton George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h.

How far is it from Quilpie to Cairns?

The distance between Quilpie and Cairns is 1099 km. The road distance is 1378.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Quilpie to Cairns without a car is to Railbus and bus which takes 34h and costs $300 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 10h 45m to get from Quilpie to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quilpie to Cairns bus from?

Quilpie to Cairns bus services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Quilpie station.

Bus or fly from Quilpie to Cairns?

The best way to get from Quilpie to Cairns is to fly which takes 10h 45m and costs $210 - $650. Alternatively, you can Railbus and bus, which costs $300 - $550 and takes 34h.

Where does the Quilpie to Cairns bus arrive?

Quilpie to Cairns bus services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Charleville station.

Can I drive from Quilpie to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Quilpie to Cairns is 1378 km. It takes approximately 22h 11m to drive from Quilpie to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 995+ hotels available in Cairns.

Quilpie to Cairns - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, Railbus, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Quilpie to Cairns by plane, bus (Greyhound), 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 Quilpie to Cairns
best
1. Fly from Quilpie (ULP) to Cairns (CNS)ULP - CNS
10h 45m
$210–650
Railbus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Quilpie to Charleville station
2. Take the train from Charleville to Roma Street
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
47h 30m
$158–9,440
Railbus, bus
1. Take the bus from Quilpie to Charleville station
2. Take the bus from Charleville to Miles
3. Take the bus from Miles to Rockhampton
4. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Cairns Central Station
34h
$303–530
Drive 1,378.2 km
1. Drive from Quilpie to Cairns1,378.2 km
22h 11m
$268–387
Railbus to Charleville Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the bus from Quilpie to Charleville station
2. Fly from Charleville Airport (CTL) to Cairns (CNS)CTL - CNS
11h 10m
$253–1,040
Railbus, bus to Roma, fly to Cairns
1. Take the bus from Quilpie to Charleville station
2. Take the bus from Charleville to Roma
3. Fly from Roma (RMA) to Cairns (CNS)RMA - CNS
13h 50m
$307–1,104
Railbus to Charleville Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Quilpie to Charleville station
2. Fly from Charleville Airport (CTL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)CTL - TSV
3. Drive from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns
14h 8m
$698–1,940
Railbus, bus to Longreach, fly to Cairns
1. Take the bus from Quilpie to Charleville station
2. Take the bus from Charleville to Longreach
3. Fly from Longreach (LRE) to Cairns (CNS)LRE - CNS
19h 27m
$626–1,426

Quilpie to Cairns by bus

2Weekly Buses

34hAverage Duration

$303Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 1,099 km
Duration: 10h 45m

What companies run services between Quilpie, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Regional Express, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Quilpie (ULP) to Cairns (CNS) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quilpie to Cairns Central Station via Charleville station, Charleville, Miles, and Rockhampton George Street in around 34h.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.