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

The cheapest way to get from Walgett to Cairns is to fly which costs $170 - $700 and takes 18h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Walgett to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 11h 6m and costs $450 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Walgett and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Walgett to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Euroka St Before Pitt St and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Lightning Ridge, St George and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 40m.

How far is it from Walgett to Cairns?

The distance between Walgett and Cairns is 2020 km. The road distance is 1824.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Walgett to Cairns without a car is to bus and train which takes 39h 30m and costs $250 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 11h 6m to get from Walgett to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Walgett to Cairns bus from?

Walgett to Cairns bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Euroka St Before Pitt St station.

Bus or fly from Walgett to Cairns?

The best way to get from Walgett to Cairns is to bus which takes 43h 40m and costs $380 - $550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $170 - $700 and takes 18h 5m.

Where does the Walgett to Cairns bus arrive?

Walgett to Cairns bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office station.

What is the time difference between Walgett and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Walgett. It is currently 7:43 PM in Walgett and 6:43 PM in Cairns.

Can I drive from Walgett to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Walgett to Cairns is 1825 km. It takes approximately 20h 40m to drive from Walgett to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 995+ hotels available in Cairns.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Walgett 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 Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Euroka St Before Pitt St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3
2. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Cairns (CNS)DBO - CNS
11h 6m
$453–807
Fly from Walgett Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Walgett Airport (WGE) to Cairns (CNS)WGE - CNS
18h 5m
$170–700
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Euroka St Before Pitt St to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office513
2. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to St George
3. Take the bus from St George to Brisbane City
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
39h 30m
$250–6,729
Bus
1. Take the bus from Euroka St Before Pitt St to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office513
2. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to St George
3. Take the bus from St George to Brisbane City
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
43h 40m
$385–549
Drive 1,824.6 km
1. Drive from Walgett to Cairns1,824.6 km
20h 40m
$357–515
Bus, bus to Narrabri Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Wattle Plains Property, Kamilaroi Hwy to Burren Junction Public School, Alma St
2. Take the bus from Alma St After Waterloo St to Narrabri Station, Coach Stop
3. Fly from Narrabri Airport (NAA) to Cairns (CNS)NAA - CNS
14h 39m
$395–1,020
Bus, train to Moree Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Wattle Plains Property, Kamilaroi Hwy to Burren Junction Public School, Alma St
2. Take the bus from Alma St After Waterloo St to Narrabri Station, Coach Stop
3. Take the train from Narrabri Station to Moree Station
4. Fly from Moree Airport (MRZ) to Cairns (CNS)MRZ - CNS
15h 20m
$336–982
Bus via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Euroka St Before Pitt St to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office513
2. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to St George
3. Take the bus from St George to Brisbane City
4. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairns
44h 10m
$425–879

Walgett to Cairns by bus and train

2Weekly Services

39h 30mAverage Duration

$250Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,020 km
Duration: 11h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Euroka St Before Pitt St to Cairns Central Station via Lightning Ridge, St George, Brisbane City, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 43h 40m. Alternatively, Air Link, Qantas, and four other airlines fly from Walgett Airport (WGE) to Cairns (CNS) 3 times a week.

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