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How to get fromMoree to Cairnsby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Moree to Cairns by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Moree Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Moree Airport (MRZ) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MRZ - CNS
    9h 15m
    $268–1,021

  2. Train to Narrabri Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Moree Station to Narrabri Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Narrabri Airport (NAA) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane NAA - CNS
    11h 21m
    $228–798

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Moree to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Moore
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    33h 20m
    $299–6,895

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Moree to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Moore
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    36h 48m
    $379–775

  5. Drive  1,782.1 km

    1. Drive from Moree to Cairnscar car 1,782.1 km
    20h 22m
    $325–470

  6. Bus via Cairns Central Station

    1. Take the bus from Moree to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Moore
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    37h 30m
    $369–745

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Moree Station to Werris Creek Stationtrain train 244
    2. Take the train from Werris Creek Station to Maitland Stationtrain train 224
    3. Take the train from Maitland Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    45h 22m
    $281–6,790

Moree to Cairns by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration33h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$299Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,473.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 15m

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

Qantas and Jetstar fly from Moree Airport (MRZ) to Cairns (CNS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Moree to Cairns via Brisbane Roma Street and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 36h 48m.

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