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

The cheapest way to get from Tenterfield to Cairns is to bus which costs $240 - $360 and takes 36h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tenterfield to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 9h 33m and costs $180 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Tenterfield and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Tenterfield to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Manners St After Rouse St and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 39m.

How far is it from Tenterfield to Cairns?

The distance between Tenterfield and Cairns is 1778 km. The road distance is 1890.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Tenterfield to Cairns without a car is to bus and train which takes 32h 33m and costs $110 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Tenterfield to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tenterfield to Cairns bus from?

Tenterfield to Cairns bus services, operated by Ballina Buslines, depart from Manners St After Rouse St station.

Where does the Tenterfield to Cairns bus arrive?

Tenterfield to Cairns bus services, operated by Ballina Buslines, arrive at Molesworth St After Conway St station.

What is the time difference between Tenterfield and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Tenterfield. It is currently 12:07 PM in Tenterfield and 11:07 AM in Cairns.

Can I drive from Tenterfield to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Tenterfield to Cairns is 1891 km. It takes approximately 21h 40m to drive from Tenterfield to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1000+ hotels available in Cairns.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Tenterfield to Cairns by bus, plane, train, car, taxi, 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.

Bus, bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Manners St After Rouse St to Molesworth St After Conway Stbus
2. Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Gold Coast Airportbus
3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane OOL - CNS
9h 33m
$181–623
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manners St After Rouse St to Casino Shopping Plaza, Canterbury Stbus 676
2. Take the train from Kyogle Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain
32h 33m
$115–6,666
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manners St After Rouse St to Molesworth St After Conway Stbus 676
2. Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus 175
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
36h 39m
$245–355
Drive 1,890.6 km
1. Drive from Tenterfield to Cairnscar 1,890.6 km
21h 40m
$356–515
Bus to Armidale, fly
1. Take the bus from Manners St After Rouse St to Armidale Station, Coach Stopbus
2. Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Cairns (CNS)plane ARM - CNS
12h 27m
$451–833
Taxi, bus to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Tenterfield to Stanthorpetaxi
2. Take the bus from Stanthorpe to Toowoombabus
3. Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Cairns (CNS)plane WTB - CNS
10h 15m
$508–1,534
Bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Manners St After Rouse St to Casino Shopping Plaza, Canterbury Stbus
2. Take the train from Kyogle Station to Roma Street Stationtrain
3. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane BNE - CNS
11h 20m
$157–651
Bus via Casino
1. Take the bus from Manners St After Rouse St to Casino Shopping Plaza, Canterbury Stbus 676
2. Take the bus from Casino CBD Visitor Centre to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairnsbus
37h 30m
$341–748

Tenterfield to Cairns by bus and train

4Weekly Services

32h 33mAverage Duration

$115Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tenterfield to Cairns.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,777.7 km
Duration: 9h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Manners St After Rouse St to Cairns Central Station via Molesworth St After Conway St, Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 36h 39m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Other 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.