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

The cheapest way to get from Bunbury to Cairns is to bus and fly which costs $380 - $850 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bunbury to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 8h 50m and costs $380 - $850.

Is there a direct train between Bunbury and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Bunbury to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Bunbury Rail Stn Transwa Bunbury Passenger Terminal and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Kwinana Stn Platform 1, Perth, Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 13h.

How far is it from Bunbury to Cairns?

The distance between Bunbury and Cairns is 3612 km. The road distance is 4763.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Bunbury to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 5 days 13h and costs $1,100 - $19,000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Bunbury to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bunbury to Cairns train from?

Bunbury to Cairns train services, operated by Transwa, depart from Bunbury Rail Stn Transwa Bunbury Passenger Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Bunbury and Cairns?

Cairns is 2h ahead of Bunbury. It is currently 9:40 AM in Bunbury and 11:40 AM in Cairns.

Where does the Bunbury to Cairns train arrive?

Bunbury to Cairns train services, operated by Transwa, arrive at Kwinana Stn Kwinana Station Transwa.

Can I drive from Bunbury to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Bunbury to Cairns is 4763 km. It takes approximately 2 days 7h to drive from Bunbury to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1003+ hotels available in Cairns.

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

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

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Bus to Perth Airport, fly
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1. Take the bus from Bunbury to Perth Airport International Terminal T1 T2bus
2. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns (CNS)plane PER - CNS
8h 50m
$385–834
Train
1. Take the train from Bunbury Rail Stn Transwa Bunbury Passenger Terminal to Kwinana Stn Kwinana Station Transwatrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Central Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain
5d 13h
$1,111–18,827
Drive 4,763.4 km
1. Drive from Bunbury to Cairnscar 4,763.4 km
2d 7h
$854–1,233
Bus to Busselton Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Bunbury Rail Stn Transwa Bunbury Passenger Terminal to Bussell Hwy Transwa Abbeybus
2. Fly from Busselton Airport (BQB) to Cairns (CNS)plane BQB - CNS
12h 53m
$531–1,451
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bunbury to Perth Elizabeth Quay Busportbus
2. Take the train from Perth to Central Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus
5d 17h
$1,219–12,741
Bus, train via Cairns Central Station
1. Take the bus from Bunbury to Perth Elizabeth Quay Busportbus
2. Take the train from Perth to Central Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
5d 18h
$1,169–12,611

Bunbury to Cairns by train

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5d 13hAverage Duration

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Distance: 3,612.2 km
Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Bunbury, WA, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Bunbury Rail Stn Transwa Bunbury Passenger Terminal to Cairns Central Station via Kwinana Stn Kwinana Station Transwa, Kwinana Stn Platform 1, Perth Underground Stn Platform 1, Perth, Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 5d 13h.

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