What is the cheapest way to get from Byron Bay to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Byron Bay to Cairns is to bus via Cairns Central Station which costs $280 - $390 and takes 33h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Byron Bay to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Byron Bay to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $160 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Byron Bay and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Byron Bay station to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station and arriving at Cairns via Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 33m.

How far is it from Byron Bay to Cairns?

The distance between Byron Bay and Cairns is 1559 km. The road distance is 1841.1 km.

How do I travel from Byron Bay to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Byron Bay to Cairns without a car is to bus and train which takes 29h 5m and costs $230 - $7,000.

How long does it take to get from Byron Bay to Cairns?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Byron Bay to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Byron Bay to Cairns bus from?

Byron Bay to Cairns bus services, operated by Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus, depart from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station.

Where does the Byron Bay to Cairns bus arrive?

Byron Bay to Cairns bus services, operated by Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Byron Bay to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Byron Bay to Cairns is 1841 km. It takes approximately 21h 37m to drive from Byron Bay to Cairns.

How do I get a bus ticket from Byron Bay to Cairns?

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Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1001+ hotels available in Cairns.

Byron Bay to Cairns - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Byron Bay to Cairns by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly
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1. Take the bus from Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airportbus
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane OOL - CNS
5h 40m
$168–694
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
29h 5m
$230–6,569
Bus
1. Take the bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
32h 33m
$330–519
Drive 1,841.1 km
1. Drive from Byron Bay to Cairnscar 1,841.1 km
21h 37m
$331–478
Bus to Brisbane Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane Internationalbus
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane BNE - CNS
7h 41m
$188–728
Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand A to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Drbus
2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Cairns (CNS)plane BNK - CNS
8h 45m
$215–781
Bus via Cairns Central Station
1. Take the bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
33h 15m
$280–389

Byron Bay to Cairns by bus and train

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29h 5mAverage Duration

$230Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,558.7 km
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Cairns via Brisbane Roma Street and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 32h 33m.

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