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

The cheapest way to get from Shepparton to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $140 - $380 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shepparton to Cairns is to train and fly which takes 8h 20m and costs $140 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Shepparton and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Shepparton to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Fraser St/Wyndham St and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Euroa, Central Station and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.

How far is it from Shepparton to Cairns?

The distance between Shepparton and Cairns is 2493 km. The road distance is 2609.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Shepparton to Cairns without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 3h and costs $200 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Shepparton to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shepparton to Cairns bus from?

Shepparton to Cairns bus services, operated by Regional Transit, depart from Fraser St/Wyndham St station.

Where does the Shepparton to Cairns bus arrive?

Shepparton to Cairns bus services, operated by Regional Transit, arrive at Euroa Station/Railway St.

What is the time difference between Shepparton and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Shepparton. It is currently 2:07 PM in Shepparton and 1:07 PM in Cairns.

Can I drive from Shepparton to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Shepparton to Cairns is 2610 km. It takes approximately 30h 42m to drive from Shepparton to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 998+ hotels available in Cairns.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Shepparton to Cairns by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Cairns
best
1. Take the train from Shepparton Station to Broadmeadows Station
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)MEL - CNS
8h 20m
$143–375
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shepparton Station/Purcell St to Benalla Station/Mackellar St
2. Take the train from Benalla Station to Strathfield Station622 / ...
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Station31
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
2d 3h
$201–6,982
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fraser St/Wyndham St to Euroa Station/Railway St
2. Take the bus from Euroa 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 9h
$449–724
Drive 2,609.9 km
1. Drive from Shepparton to Cairns2,609.9 km
30h 42m
$497–718
Bus, train to Albury, fly to Cairns
1. Take the bus from Shepparton Station/Purcell St to Benalla Station/Mackellar St
2. Take the train from Benalla Station to Albury Station
3. Fly from Albury (ABX) to Cairns (CNS)ABX - CNS
11h 31m
$170–906
Train, bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the train from Shepparton Station to Southern Cross Station
2. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal
3. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Cairns (CNS)AVV - CNS
12h 33m
$236–928
Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Shepparton Station to Broadmeadows Station
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)MEL - TSV
3. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Cairns
11h
$218–550
Bus via Albury
1. Take the bus from Shepparton Station/Purcell St to Albury Station/Hume Hwy
2. Take the bus from Albury to Sydney International Airport
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane Roma Street
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
2d 12h

Shepparton to Cairns by bus and train

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2d 3hAverage Duration

$201Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,493.5 km
Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Shepparton, VIC, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Fraser St/Wyndham St to Cairns Central Station via Euroa Station/Railway St, Euroa, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 2d 9h.

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