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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Tathra is to fly and bus which costs $290 - $1,000 and takes 12h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Tathra is to fly which takes 9h 4m and costs $270 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Tathra?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Tathra. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Andy Poole Dr Opp Tathra Skate Park via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Sydney Central Station, Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St and Church St At Carp St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

How far is it from Cairns to Tathra?

The distance between Cairns and Tathra is 2305 km. The road distance is 2735.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Tathra without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 4h and costs $290 - $6,500.

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

It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Cairns to Tathra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Tathra bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Cairns to Tathra?

The best way to get from Cairns to Tathra is to fly which takes 9h 4m and costs $270 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus via Canberra, which costs $380 - $700 and takes 2 days 7h.

Where does the Cairns to Tathra bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Tathra?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Tathra is 2735 km. It takes approximately 31h 30m to drive from Cairns to Tathra.

Where can I stay near Tathra?

There are 274+ hotels available in Tathra.

Cairns to Tathra - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Tathra by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly to Merimbula Airport
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1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane CNS - MIM
9h 4m
$270–950
Train, bus
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 Bombo Stationtrain Sco
4. Take the bus from Kiama Bombo to Begabus Pm2
2d 4h
$297–6,503
Bus via Canberra
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 Canberrabus
4. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Church St At Carp Stbus 771
2d 7h
$388–690
Drive 2,735.4 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Tathracar 2,735.4 km
31h 30m
$493–711
Fly to Canberra International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane CNS - CBR
2. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Church St At Carp Stbus
12h 49m
$299–997
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbanebus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Begabus Pm2
2d 12h
$493–1,056

Cairns to Tathra by train and bus

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2d 4hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,304.8 km
Duration: 9h 4m

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

Qantas, Jetstar, and Regional Express fly from Cairns (CNS) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Andy Poole Dr Opp Tathra Skate Park via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Sydney Central Station, Canberra, Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St, and Church St At Carp St in around 2d 7h.

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