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

The cheapest way to get from Yamba to Cairns is to bus and train and fly which costs $150 - $650 and takes 11h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Yamba to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 9h 24m and costs $180 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Yamba and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Yamba to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Yamba YHA and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 25m.

How far is it from Yamba to Cairns?

The distance between Yamba and Cairns is 1827 km. The road distance is 1954.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Yamba to Cairns without a car is to bus and train which takes 32h 50m and costs $220 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 11h 16m to get from Yamba to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yamba to Cairns bus from?

Yamba to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Yamba YHA station.

Where does the Yamba to Cairns bus arrive?

Yamba to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Byron Bay station.

What is the time difference between Yamba and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Yamba. It is currently 1:21 AM in Yamba and 12:21 AM in Cairns.

Can I drive from Yamba to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Yamba to Cairns is 1954 km. It takes approximately 22h 47m to drive from Yamba to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 979+ hotels available in Cairns.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Yamba to Cairns by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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 Coffs Harbour Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Yamba YHA to Coffs Harbourbus
2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Cairns (CNS)plane CFS - CNS
11h 16m
$429–812
Bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Claude St At Wooli St to Grafton Station, Coach Stopbus
2. Take the train from Grafton Station to Roma Street Stationtrain
3. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane BNE - CNS
11h 6m
$152–638
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Yamba YHA to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
32h 50m
$226–6,604
Bus via Byron Bay
1. Take the bus from Yamba YHA to Byron Baybus
2. Take the bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
36h 25m
$312–446
Drive 1,954.5 km
1. Drive from Yamba to Cairnscar 1,954.5 km
22h 47m
$349–504
Bus, bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Yamba YHA to Byron Baybus
2. Take the bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Gold Coast Airportbus
3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane OOL - CNS
9h 24m
$187–656
Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Bus Zone - River Street at McLachlan Park to Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivalsbus
2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Cairns (CNS)plane BNK - CNS
10h 11m
$324–715
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Yamba YHA to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairnsbus Cairns
37h 22m
$337–755

Yamba to Cairns by bus, foot, and train

4Weekly Services

32h 50mAverage Duration

$226Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,827.4 km
Duration: 11h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Yamba YHA to Cairns Central Station via Byron Bay, Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 36h 25m.

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