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

The cheapest way to get from Mullumbimby to Cairns is to bus which costs $270 - $410 and takes 35h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mullumbimby to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 7h 10m and costs $150 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Mullumbimby and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Mullumbimby to Cairns. However, there are services departing from River Tce Opp Mullumbimby Post Office and arriving at Cairns via Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 3m.

How far is it from Mullumbimby to Cairns?

The distance between Mullumbimby and Cairns is 1578 km. The road distance is 1827.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Mullumbimby to Cairns without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h 23m and costs $180 - $6,500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Mullumbimby to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mullumbimby to Cairns bus from?

Mullumbimby to Cairns bus services, operated by Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus, depart from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station.

Where does the Mullumbimby to Cairns bus arrive?

Mullumbimby to Cairns bus services, operated by Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Mullumbimby and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Mullumbimby. It is currently 1:33 AM in Mullumbimby and 12:33 AM in Cairns.

Can I drive from Mullumbimby to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Mullumbimby to Cairns is 1828 km. It takes approximately 21h 31m to drive from Mullumbimby to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1028+ hotels available in Cairns.

Mullumbimby to Cairns - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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

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Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly
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1. Take the bus from Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airportbus
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane OOL - CNS
7h 10m
$158–654
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from River Tce Opp Mullumbimby Post Office to Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centrebus 167 / ...
2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain
30h 23m
$181–6,515
Bus via Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station
1. Take the bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
33h 3m
$298–484
Drive 1,827.5 km
1. Drive from Mullumbimby to Cairnscar 1,827.5 km
21h 31m
$333–481
Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from River Tce Opp Mullumbimby Post Office to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Drbus
2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Cairns (CNS)plane BNK - CNS
9h 20m
$206–807
Bus to Brisbane Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane Internationalbus
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane BNE - CNS
8h 11m
$183–719
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brunswick Heads to Brisbanebus Pm12
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
35h 56m
$278–408

Mullumbimby to Cairns by bus and train

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30h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,577.7 km
Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a bus from River Tce Opp Mullumbimby Post Office to Cairns via Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station, Brisbane Roma Street, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 33h 3m.

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