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

The cheapest way to get from Daylesford to Cairns is to bus and fly which costs $180 - $650 and takes 8h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Daylesford to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 8h 19m and costs $180 - $650.

Is there a direct train between Daylesford and Cairns?

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

How far is it from Daylesford to Cairns?

The distance between Daylesford and Cairns is 2432 km. The road distance is 2738.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Daylesford to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 2 days 7h and costs $310 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Daylesford to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Daylesford to Cairns bus from?

Daylesford to Cairns bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Ballan Station/Atkinson St.

Where do I catch the Daylesford to Cairns train from?

Daylesford to Cairns train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballan Station.

Train or bus from Daylesford to Cairns?

The best way to get from Daylesford to Cairns is to train which takes 2 days 7h and costs $310 - $7,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $500 - $1,100 and takes 2 days 11h.

Where does the Daylesford to Cairns bus arrive?

Daylesford to Cairns bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where does the Daylesford to Cairns train arrive?

Daylesford to Cairns train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Daylesford to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Daylesford to Cairns is 2739 km. It takes approximately 32h 1m to drive from Daylesford to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1005+ hotels available in Cairns.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Daylesford and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Daylesford to Cairns. However, there are services departing from CFA/Bridport St and arriving at Cairns via Ballan Station/Atkinson St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Central Station and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

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

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Bus to Melbourne Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Ballan to Melbourne Airportbus
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)plane MEL - CNS
8h 19m
$183–603
Train
1. Take the train from Ballan Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain
2d 7h
$319–7,018
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballan Station/Atkinson St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus
2d 11h
$502–1,061
Drive 2,738.5 km
1. Drive from Daylesford to Cairnscar 2,738.5 km
32h 1m
$491–710
Train, train to Avalon Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ballan Station to Deer Park Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Lara Stationtrain
3. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Cairns (CNS)plane AVV - CNS
11h 50m
$408–835
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ballan Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
2d 16h
$487–756

Daylesford to Cairns by bus and train

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Distance: 2,432.2 km
Duration: 8h 19m

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

You can take a bus from CFA/Bridport St to Cairns Central Station via Ballan Station/Atkinson St, Ballan Station, Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 2d 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CFA/Bridport St to Cairns via Ballan Station/Atkinson St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 2d 11h.

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