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

The cheapest way to get from Warrnambool to Cairns is to train and shuttle and fly which costs $170 - $420 and takes 9h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Warrnambool to Cairns is to train and shuttle and fly which takes 9h 7m and costs $170 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Warrnambool and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Warrnambool station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Warrnambool Station/Merri St and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Ballarat, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Central Station and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.

Is there a direct train between Warrnambool and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Warrnambool station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Warrnambool Station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Southern Cross, Strathfield Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.

How far is it from Warrnambool to Cairns?

The distance between Warrnambool and Cairns is 2595 km. The road distance is 2920.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Warrnambool to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 2 days 8h and costs $220 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Warrnambool to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Warrnambool to Cairns bus from?

Warrnambool to Cairns bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Warrnambool Station/Merri St.

Where do I catch the Warrnambool to Cairns train from?

Warrnambool to Cairns train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Warrnambool Station.

Train or bus from Warrnambool to Cairns?

The best way to get from Warrnambool to Cairns is to train which takes 2 days 8h and costs $220 - $7,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 15h.

Where does the Warrnambool to Cairns bus arrive?

Warrnambool to Cairns bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

What is the time difference between Warrnambool and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Warrnambool. It is currently 5:31 PM in Warrnambool and 4:31 PM in Cairns.

Where does the Warrnambool to Cairns train arrive?

Warrnambool to Cairns train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Warrnambool to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Warrnambool to Cairns is 2920 km. It takes approximately 34h 33m to drive from Warrnambool to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1000+ hotels available in Cairns.

Warrnambool to Cairns - 7 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus

There are 7 ways to get from Warrnambool to Cairns by train, shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, shuttle to Melbourne Airport, fly to Cairns
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1. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Geelong Station
2. Take a shuttle bus from Geelong station to Melbourne Airport
3. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)MEL - CNS
9h 7m
$177–419
Train
1. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Station
2. Take the train from Southern Cross 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 8h
$223–7,011
Bus
1. Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
2. Take the bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Station
4. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane
5. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
2d 15h
Drive 2,920.1 km
1. Drive from Warrnambool to Cairns2,920.1 km
34h 33m
$559–807
Train, bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the train from Warrnambool 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
13h 22m
$236–929
Train, shuttle to Melbourne Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Geelong Station
2. Take a shuttle bus from Geelong station to Melbourne Airport
3. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)MEL - TSV
4. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Cairns
11h 47m
$252–584
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East
2. Take the bus from Mount Gambier to Adelaide
3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbane
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
4d 2h
$2,598–5,952

Warrnambool to Cairns by train

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2d 8hAverage Duration

$223Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,594.6 km
Duration: 9h 7m

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

You can take a train from Warrnambool Station to Cairns Central Station via Southern Cross, Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 2d 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Cairns Central Station via Ballarat, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 2d 15h.

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