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

The cheapest way to get from Bathurst to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $160 - $600 and takes 9h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bathurst to Cairns is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 52m and costs $550 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Bathurst and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Bathurst station to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Bathurst Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Cairns via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

Is there a direct train between Bathurst and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Bathurst station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Bathurst Station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Strathfield Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 38m.

How far is it from Bathurst to Cairns?

The distance between Bathurst and Cairns is 1923 km. The road distance is 2282.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bathurst to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 44h 38m and costs $250 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Bathurst to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bathurst to Cairns bus from?

Bathurst to Cairns bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Bathurst Station, Coach Stop.

Where do I catch the Bathurst to Cairns train from?

Bathurst to Cairns train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Bathurst Station.

Train or bus from Bathurst to Cairns?

The best way to get from Bathurst to Cairns is to train which takes 44h 38m and costs $250 - $7,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $600 and takes 2 days 0h.

Where does the Bathurst to Cairns bus arrive?

Bathurst to Cairns bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Strathfield Station, Everton Rd.

Where does the Bathurst to Cairns train arrive?

Bathurst to Cairns train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Strathfield Station.

Can I drive from Bathurst to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Bathurst to Cairns is 2283 km. It takes approximately 26h 23m to drive from Bathurst to Cairns.

How do I get a train ticket from Bathurst to Cairns?

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Where can I stay near Cairns?

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Bathurst to Cairns - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bathurst to Cairns by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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Taxi to Orange Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Bathurst to Orange-Airport-OAGtaxi
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Cairns (CNS)plane OAG - CNS
6h 52m
$562–1,018
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bathurst Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane SYD - CNS
9h 17m
$160–589
Train
1. Take the train from Bathurst Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 428
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain
44h 38m
$258–6,902
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bathurst Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
2d
$362–636
Drive 2,282.9 km
1. Drive from Bathurst to Cairnscar 2,282.9 km
26h 23m
$407–588
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bathurst Station, Coach Stop to Strathfield Station, Everton Rdbus
2. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus
2d
$342–599

Bathurst to Cairns by train

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44h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,922.9 km
Duration: 6h 52m

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

You can take a train from Bathurst Station to Cairns Central Station via Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 44h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bathurst Station, Coach Stop to Cairns via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 2d.

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