There are 7 ways to get from Cairns to Narrabri by plane, train, bus, 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.
Fly to Narrabri Airport
best- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Narrabri Airport (NAA)plane CNS - NAA
7h 56m$515–2,033Train
cheapest- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Maitland Stationtrain 32
- Take the train from Maitland Station to Werris Creek Stationtrain 223
- Take the train from Werris Creek Station to Narrabri Stationtrain 243
44h 35m$279–6,454Train, bus
- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Moreebus
- Take the train from Moree Station to Narrabri Stationtrain 244
35h 19m$316–6,590Bus
- Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Moreebus
- Take the bus from Moree Station, Coach Stop to Narrabri Station, Coach Stopbus
38h 52m$406–808Drive 1,883.8 km
- Drive from Cairns to Narrabricar 1,883.8 km
21h 29m$344–497Fly to Moree Airport, train
- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Moree Airport (MRZ)plane CNS - MRZ
- Take the train from Moree Station to Narrabri Stationtrain
8h 33m$344–1,261Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Moreebus
- Take the train from Moree Station to Narrabri Stationtrain 244
39h 4m$391–763
Cairns to Narrabri by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Narrabri is to drive which costs $340 - $500 and takes 21h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Narrabri is to fly which takes 7h 56m and costs $500 - $2,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Narrabri station. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Narrabri Station, Coach Stop via Brisbane Roma Street and Moree Station, Coach Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Narrabri station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Narrabri Station via Roma Street Station, Maitland Station and Werris Creek Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 35m.
The distance between Cairns and Narrabri is 1565 km. The road distance is 1883.8 km.
The best way to get from Cairns to Narrabri without a car is to train and bus which takes 35h 19m and costs $310 - $7,000.
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Cairns to Narrabri, including transfers.
Cairns to Narrabri bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Cairns station.
Cairns to Narrabri train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
The best way to get from Cairns to Narrabri is to fly which takes 7h 56m and costs $500 - $2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $400 - $850 and takes 38h 52m, you could also train, which costs $270 - $6,500 and takes 44h 35m.
What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Narrabri, NSW, Australia?
Qantas, FlyPelican, and three other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Narrabri Airport (NAA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Narrabri Station, Coach Stop via Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, Moree, and Moree Station, Coach Stop in around 38h 52m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Cairns to Moree Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420–2,100
Flights from Cairns to Moree Airport via Gold Coast, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,300
Flights from Cairns to Moree Airport via Brisbane, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,200
Flights from Cairns to Moree Airport via Adelaide, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,600
Flights from Cairns to Moree Airport via Melbourne, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,600
Flights from Cairns to Moree Airport via Townsville, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Cairns to Narrabri Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $550–3,900
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Cairns to Narrabri Airport via Brisbane, Inverell
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $490–3,500
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Cairns to Narrabri Airport via Brisbane, Inverell
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $490–3,500
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–6,171
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $170–230
- AChoice
- $310–390
- Gold Class
- $4,927
- Heritage Class
- $6,171
Train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–6,171
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $170–230
- AChoice
- $310–390
- Gold Class
- $4,927
- Heritage Class
- $6,171
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Moree Station to Narrabri Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $12–19
- First Class
- $20–30
Train from Moree Station to Narrabri Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $12–19
- First Class
- $20–30
Train from Moree Station to Narrabri Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $12–19
- First Class
- $20–30
Train from Maitland Station to Werris Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $19–29
- First Class
- $30–45
Train from Werris Creek Station to Narrabri Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $16–24
- First Class
- $25–40
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Roma Street Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–230
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $70–95
- First
- $100–120
- Sleeper
- $200–230
- Phone
- +61 (07) 4661 8333
- [email protected]
- Website
- crisps.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Moree
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $130–400
- Schedules at
- crisps.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Moree
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $130–400
- Schedules at
- crisps.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Moree
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $130–400
- Schedules at
- crisps.com.au
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $260–400
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Moree Station, Coach Stop to Narrabri Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–350
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Cairns to Narrabri bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Narrabri is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 6:05 PM in Cairns and 7:05 PM in Narrabri.
Cairns to Narrabri train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Narrabri is 1884 km. It takes approximately 21h 29m to drive from Cairns to Narrabri.
There are 25+ hotels available in Narrabri.













