What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Adelaide Hills?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Adelaide Hills is to fly which costs $190 - $550 and takes 5h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Adelaide Hills?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Adelaide Hills is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $190 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Adelaide Hills?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Adelaide Hills. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Stop 26 Morialta Rd - North side via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Albury Station/Hume Hwy and Stop B2 Currie St - North side. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 22h.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Adelaide Hills?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Adelaide Hills. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Adelaide Parklands via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 21h.

How far is it from Cairns to Adelaide Hills?

The distance between Cairns and Adelaide Hills is 2154 km. The road distance is 2703 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Adelaide Hills without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Adelaide Hills without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 21h and costs $600 - $11,000.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Adelaide Hills?

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Cairns to Adelaide Hills, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Adelaide Hills bus from?

Cairns to Adelaide Hills bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Cairns station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Adelaide Hills train from?

Cairns to Adelaide Hills train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Adelaide Hills?

The best way to get from Cairns to Adelaide Hills is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $190 - $550. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $600 - $11,000 and takes 2 days 21h, you could also bus, which costs $390 - $900 and takes 2 days 22h.

Where does the Cairns to Adelaide Hills bus arrive?

Cairns to Adelaide Hills bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Adelaide Hills?

Adelaide Hills is 30 min behind Cairns. It is currently 5:34 PM in Cairns and 5:04 PM in Adelaide Hills.

Where does the Cairns to Adelaide Hills train arrive?

Cairns to Adelaide Hills train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Adelaide Hills?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Adelaide Hills is 2703 km. It takes approximately 34h 58m to drive from Cairns to Adelaide Hills.

Where can I stay near Adelaide Hills?

There are 1622+ hotels available in Adelaide Hills.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Adelaide Hills by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly
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1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane CNS - ADL
5h 34m
$193–548
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain
2d 21h
$639–11,026
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
3. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Albury Station, Coach Bay 1bus
4. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
2d 22h
$397–869
Drive 2,703 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Adelaide Hillscar 2,703 km
34h 58m
$485–700
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain Great Southern Rail
5d 1h
$3,380–24,177
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain Great Southern Rail
5d 6h
$3,488–18,646

Cairns to Adelaide Hills by train, foot, and bus

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2d 21hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,153.8 km
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Adelaide Hills, SA, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Cairns (CNS) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Stop 18 Magill Rd - North side via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Adelaide Parklands, and Stop 1 Anzac Hwy - North West side in around 2d 21h.

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