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 - $430 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 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Warrnambool and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Warrnambool to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Lava Street Interchange/Lava St and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Ararat station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Central Station and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 18h.

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, Central 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 2919.4 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 Lava Street Interchange/Lava St station.

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 18h.

Where does the Warrnambool to Cairns bus arrive?

Warrnambool to Cairns bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ararat station.

What is the time difference between Warrnambool and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Warrnambool. It is currently 2:02 AM in Warrnambool and 1:02 AM 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 2919 km. It takes approximately 34h 29m to drive from Warrnambool to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 989+ 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
best
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
$177–429
Train
1. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Station
2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Station622 / ...
3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Station31
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
2d 8h
$228–7,011
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lava Street Interchange/Lava St to Ararat
2. Take the bus from Ararat station 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 18h
Drive 2,919.4 km
1. Drive from Warrnambool to Cairns2,919.4 km
34h 29m
$571–825
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Wyndham Vale Station
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Cairns (CNS)AVV - CNS
12h 35m
$241–934
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 44m
$262–609
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

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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, Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 2d 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lava Street Interchange/Lava St to Cairns Central Station via Ararat station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 2d 18h.

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