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

The cheapest way to get from Goondiwindi to Cairns is to bus via Cairns Central Station which costs $300 - $550 and takes 36h.

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

The fastest way to get from Goondiwindi to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 9h 11m and costs $650 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Goondiwindi and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Goondiwindi to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Goondiwindi and arriving at Cairns via Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 25m.

How far is it from Goondiwindi to Cairns?

The distance between Goondiwindi and Cairns is 1760 km. The road distance is 1697 km.

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

The best way to get from Goondiwindi to Cairns without a car is to bus and train which takes 31h 5m and costs $240 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 10h 6m to get from Goondiwindi to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Goondiwindi to Cairns bus from?

Goondiwindi to Cairns bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Goondiwindi station.

Where does the Goondiwindi to Cairns bus arrive?

Goondiwindi to Cairns bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Brisbane City station.

Can I drive from Goondiwindi to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Goondiwindi to Cairns is 1697 km. It takes approximately 19h 34m to drive from Goondiwindi to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1000+ hotels available in Cairns.

Goondiwindi to Cairns - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Goondiwindi to Cairns by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus to Brisbane Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Brisbane Citybus
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane BNE - CNS
10h 6m
$207–770
Bus, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Brisbane Citybus
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane OOL - CNS
12h 14m
$202–747
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Brisbane Citybus
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
31h 5m
$240–6,595
Bus
1. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Brisbane Citybus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
34h 25m
$330–535
Drive 1,697 km
1. Drive from Goondiwindi to Cairnscar 1,697 km
19h 34m
$306–441
Bus, bus to Moree Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Goondiwindi State School, Glasser Dr to Foxes Lane At Newell Hwybus
2. Take the bus from Foxes Lane At Newell Hwy to Grace Lutheran Church, Edward Stbus
3. Fly from Moree Airport (MRZ) to Cairns (CNS)plane MRZ - CNS
14h 14m
$281–929
Bus to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Pittsworthbus
2. Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Cairns (CNS)plane WTB - CNS
9h 11m
$689–1,133
Bus via Cairns Central Station
1. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Moore
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
36h
$301–539

Goondiwindi to Cairns by bus and train

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31h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,759.9 km
Duration: 10h 6m

What companies run services between Goondiwindi, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Goondiwindi to Cairns via Brisbane City and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 34h 25m.

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