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How to get fromCairns to Moreeby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Moree Airport

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Moree Airport (MRZ)plane plane CNS - MRZ
    6h 31m
    $331–1,210

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Maitland Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Maitland Station to Werris Creek Stationtrain train 223
    4. Take the train from Werris Creek Station to Moree Stationtrain train 243
    45h 43m
    $285–6,465

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Moreebus bus Brisbane
    33h 5m
    $304–6,571

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Moreebus bus Brisbane
    36h 33m
    $384–778

  5. Drive  1,782.4 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Moreecar car 1,782.4 km
    20h 23m
    $326–470

  6. Fly to Inverell Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Inverell Airport (IVR)plane plane CNS - IVR
    2. Take the bus from Inverell Visitor Information Centre to Auburn St At Roslyn Lanebus bus
    10h 45m
    $372–1,380

  7. Bus via Cairns Central Station

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Moreebus bus Brisbane
    36h 50m
    $379–744

Cairns to Moree by train and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration33h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$304Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,474.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Cairns (CNS) to Moree Airport (MRZ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Moree via Brisbane and Brisbane Roma Street in around 36h 33m.

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