What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Queenscliff?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Queenscliff is to fly and shuttle which costs $180 - $600 and takes 8h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Queenscliff?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Queenscliff is to fly and shuttle which takes 8h 24m and costs $180 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Queenscliff?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Queenscliff. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Queenscliff Post Office/Hesse St via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Sydney Central Station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Queenscliff?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Queenscliff station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Geelong Station via Roma Street Station, Central Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

How far is it from Cairns to Queenscliff?

The distance between Cairns and Queenscliff is 2442 km. The road distance is 2871.9 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Queenscliff without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Queenscliff without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 7h and costs $320 - $7,000.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Queenscliff?

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Cairns to Queenscliff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Queenscliff bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairns to Queenscliff train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Queenscliff?

The best way to get from Cairns to Queenscliff is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 7h and costs $320 - $7,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $470 - $850 and takes 2 days 14h, you could also fly, which costs $400 - $850 and takes 10h 38m.

Where does the Cairns to Queenscliff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairns to Queenscliff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Queenscliff?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Queenscliff is 2872 km. It takes approximately 33h 36m to drive from Cairns to Queenscliff.

Where can I stay near Queenscliff?

There are 1532+ hotels available in Queenscliff.

Cairns to Queenscliff - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus

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Fly to Melbourne Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane CNS - MEL
2. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong stationshuttle
8h 24m
$184–568
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 Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain
2d 7h
$323–6,689
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 Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus
4. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus
2d 14h
$471–849
Drive 2,871.9 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Queenscliffcar 2,871.9 km
33h 36m
$517–747
Fly to Avalon Airport
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane CNS - AVV
10h 38m
$404–805
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain
3d 8h
$2,789–9,890
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbanebus
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain
3d 12h
$2,897–4,359

Cairns to Queenscliff by train and bus

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2d 7hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,441.8 km
Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Queenscliff, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Queenscliff Post Office/Hesse St via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Southern Cross Station, Geelong Station, and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 2d 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Queenscliff Post Office/Hesse St via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Sydney Central Station, Melbourne, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 2d 14h.

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