Rome2Rio

How to get fromCairns to Ilfracombeby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

Find Transport to Ilfracombe

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Cairns to Ilfracombe by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, 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.

  1. Fly to Winton Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Winton Airport (WIN)plane plane CNS - WIN
    2. Take the bus from Winton to Ilfracombebus bus
    8h 34m
    $464–1,034

  2. Drive 1,005.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairns to Ilfracombecar car 1,005.5 km
    12h 36m
    $180–259

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton George Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Ilfracombebus bus Longreach
    27h
    $237–421

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Rockhamptontrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Ilfracombetrain train Spirit of the Outback
    30h 54m
    $188–6,347

  5. Fly to Barcaldine Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI)plane plane CNS - BCI
    2. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Ilfracombebus bus
    8h 55m
    $441–1,438

  6. Fly to Blackall Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Blackall Airport (BKQ)plane plane CNS - BKQ
    2. Take the bus from Blackall to Ilfracombebus bus
    11h 37m
    $435–1,352

  7. Bus via Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Rockhamptonbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Ilfracombebus bus Longreach
    27h 24m
    $258–488

Cairns to Ilfracombe by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration27hAverage Duration
Ticket$237Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairns to Ilfracombe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 892 km
  • Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Ilfracombe, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Cairns Central Station to Ilfracombe via Rockhampton in around 27h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Ilfracombe via Rockhampton in around 30h 54m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers