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

The cheapest way to get from Tuncurry to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $170 - $750 and takes 12h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tuncurry to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 11h 25m and costs $420 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Tuncurry and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Tuncurry to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Beach St At Manning St and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Taree and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 4m.

How far is it from Tuncurry to Cairns?

The distance between Tuncurry and Cairns is 1901 km. The road distance is 2254.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Tuncurry to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 36h 32m and costs $130 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 11h 25m to get from Tuncurry to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tuncurry to Cairns bus from?

Tuncurry to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Taree station.

Train or bus from Tuncurry to Cairns?

The best way to get from Tuncurry to Cairns is to train which takes 36h 32m and costs $130 - $7,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $310 - $460 and takes 44h 4m.

Where does the Tuncurry to Cairns bus arrive?

Tuncurry to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Tuncurry and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Tuncurry. It is currently 12:05 AM in Tuncurry and 11:05 PM in Cairns.

Can I drive from Tuncurry to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Tuncurry to Cairns is 2254 km. It takes approximately 26h 27m to drive from Tuncurry to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 989+ hotels available in Cairns.

Tuncurry to Cairns - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Tuncurry to Cairns by bus, plane, train, car, 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 to Port Macquarie, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Taree Station, Coach Stop to Gordon St Before Horton St
2. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Cairns (CNS)PQQ - CNS
11h 25m
$421–881
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Roma Street Station31
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central StationSpirit of Queensland
36h 32m
$136–6,717
Bus
1. Take the bus from Taree to Brisbane Roma StreetPm12
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central StationPm16
44h 4m
$311–457
Drive 2,254.4 km
1. Drive from Tuncurry to Cairns2,254.4 km
26h 27m
$441–637
Bus, bus to Newcastle Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Beach St At Manning St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch St
2. Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Heatherbrae
3. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cairns (CNS)NTL - CNS
11h 27m
$246–752
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Central Station
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)SYD - CNS
12h 6m
$174–710
Train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Coffs Harbour Station
2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Cairns (CNS)CFS - CNS
14h
$414–1,028
Train, bus to Armidale, fly
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Urunga Station
2. Take the bus from Urunga Station to Armidale Airport
3. Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Cairns (CNS)ARM - CNS
16h 19m
$547–1,102
Bus via Brisbane (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Taree to BrisbaneBrisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to CairnsCairns
44h 53m
$367–888

Tuncurry to Cairns by bus and train

4Weekly Services

36h 32mAverage Duration

$136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,901.4 km
Duration: 11h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Beach St At Manning St to Cairns Central Station via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Taree Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 36h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beach St At Manning St to Cairns Central Station via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Taree, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 44h 4m.

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