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

The cheapest way to get from Narrabri to Cairns is to drive which costs $330 - $490 and takes 21h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Narrabri to Cairns is to fly which takes 8h 15m and costs $270 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Narrabri and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Narrabri station to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Narrabri Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Cairns via Moree, Goondiwindi and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Narrabri and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Narrabri station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Narrabri Station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Werris Creek Station, Maitland Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 12m.

How far is it from Narrabri to Cairns?

The distance between Narrabri and Cairns is 1564 km. The road distance is 1884.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Narrabri to Cairns without a car is to train and bus via Goondiwindi which takes 36h 48m and costs $270 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Narrabri to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Narrabri to Cairns bus from?

Narrabri to Cairns bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Narrabri Station, Coach Stop.

Where do I catch the Narrabri to Cairns train from?

Narrabri to Cairns train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Narrabri Station.

Train, bus or fly from Narrabri to Cairns?

The best way to get from Narrabri to Cairns is to fly which takes 8h 15m and costs $270 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $370 - $650 and takes 40h 19m, you could also train, which costs $260 - $7,000 and takes 44h 12m.

Where does the Narrabri to Cairns bus arrive?

Narrabri to Cairns bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Moree Station, Coach Stop.

Where does the Narrabri to Cairns train arrive?

Narrabri to Cairns train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Werris Creek Station.

Can I drive from Narrabri to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Narrabri to Cairns is 1884 km. It takes approximately 21h 33m to drive from Narrabri to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1001+ hotels available in Cairns.

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Fly from Narrabri Airport
best
1. Fly from Narrabri Airport (NAA) to Cairns (CNS)plane NAA - CNS
8h 15m
$274–879
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Narrabri Station to Werris Creek Stationtrain 244
2. Take the train from Werris Creek Station to Maitland Stationtrain 224
3. Take the train from Maitland Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain
44h 12m
$267–6,810
Train, bus via Goondiwindi
1. Take the train from Narrabri Station to Moree Stationtrain 243
2. Take the bus from Moree to Goondiwindibus
3. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Brisbane Citybus
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain
36h 48m
$279–6,702
Bus
1. Take the bus from Narrabri Station, Coach Stop to Moree Station, Coach Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Moree to Goondiwindibus
3. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Brisbane Citybus
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus
40h 19m
$374–631
Drive 1,884.1 km
1. Drive from Narrabri to Cairnscar 1,884.1 km
21h 33m
$339–490
Train to Moree Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Narrabri Station to Moree Stationtrain
2. Fly from Moree Airport (MRZ) to Cairns (CNS)plane MRZ - CNS
11h 42m
$287–941
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Narrabri Station to Moree Stationtrain 243
2. Take the bus from Moree to Toowoombabus
3. Take the bus from Toowoomba to Brisbanebus
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
42h 48m
$358–657

Narrabri to Cairns by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 1,564.4 km
Duration: 8h 15m

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

Link Airways, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Narrabri Airport (NAA) to Cairns (CNS) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Narrabri Station, Coach Stop to Cairns via Moree Station, Coach Stop, Moree, Goondiwindi, Brisbane City, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 40h 19m.

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