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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to Inverell by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Inverell Airport (IVR)plane plane CNS - IVR
    7h 50m
    $350–1,337

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Grafton Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the bus from Grafton Station, Coach Stop to Inverell Visitor Information Centrebus bus 141
    34h 6m
    $223–6,369

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Grafton Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grafton Station, Coach Stop to Inverell Visitor Information Centrebus bus 141
    38h 20m
    $300–482

  4. Drive  1,882.3 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Inverellcar car 1,882.3 km
    21h 52m
    $346–499

  5. Bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Graftonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grafton Station, Coach Stop to Inverell Visitor Information Centrebus bus 141
    42h 14m
    $333–502

Cairns to Inverell by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration34h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$223Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,567.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 50m

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

Virgin Australia, Link Airways, and two other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Inverell Airport (IVR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Inverell Visitor Information Centre via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Grafton Station, Coach Stop in around 38h 20m.

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