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

The cheapest way to get from Walgett to Cairns is to drive which costs $320 - $480 and takes 20h 42m.

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 12h 42m and costs $500 - $1,300.

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 and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 20m.

How far is it from Walgett to Cairns?

The distance between Walgett and Cairns is 1761 km. The road distance is 1824.7 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 40h 10m and costs $330 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 14h 42m 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.

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 10:23 PM in Walgett and 9:23 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 42m to drive from Walgett to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 979+ hotels available in Cairns.

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

There are 9 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, bus to Narrabri Airport, fly to Cairns
best
1. Take the bus from Wattle Plains Property, Kamilaroi Hwy to Burren Junction Public School, Alma Stbus
2. Take the bus from Alma St After Waterloo St to Narrabri Station, Coach Stopbus
3. Fly from Narrabri Airport (NAA) to Cairns (CNS)plane NAA - CNS
14h 42m
$435–1,020
Bus, train to Moree Airport, fly to Cairns
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wattle Plains Property, Kamilaroi Hwy to Burren Junction Public School, Alma Stbus
2. Take the bus from Alma St After Waterloo St to Narrabri Station, Coach Stopbus
3. Take the train from Narrabri Station to Moree Stationtrain
4. Fly from Moree Airport (MRZ) to Cairns (CNS)plane MRZ - CNS
15h 23m
$286–832
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Euroka St Before Pitt St to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus 513
2. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Brisbane Citybus
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain
40h 10m
$330–6,724
Bus
1. Take the bus from Euroka St Before Pitt St to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus 513
2. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Brisbane Citybus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
44h 20m
$380–544
Drive 1,824.7 km
1. Drive from Walgett to Cairnscar 1,824.7 km
20h 42m
$328–473
Bus to Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the bus from Euroka St Before Pitt St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3bus
2. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Cairns (CNS)plane DBO - CNS
12h 42m
$513–1,233
Bus, bus to Narrabri Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Wattle Plains Property, Kamilaroi Hwy to Burren Junction Public School, Alma Stbus
2. Take the bus from Alma St After Waterloo St to Narrabri Station, Coach Stopbus
3. Fly from Narrabri Airport (NAA) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane NAA - TSV
4. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Cairnscar
16h 14m
$485–1,160
Bus, bus to Tamworth, fly to Cairns
1. Take the bus from Euroka St Before Pitt St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3bus
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus
3. Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Cairns (CNS)plane TMW - CNS
15h 57m
$328–858
Bus via Goondiwindi
1. Take the bus from Euroka St Before Pitt St to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus 513
2. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Goondiwindibus
3. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
4. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairnsbus
45h 55m
$455–1,004

Walgett to Cairns by bus and train

2Weekly Services

40h 10mAverage Duration

$330Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,761.2 km
Duration: 14h 42m

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, Brisbane City, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 44h 20m.

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