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

The cheapest way to get from Oakey to Cairns is to bus via Cairns Central Station which costs $250 - $380 and takes 33h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oakey to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $550 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Oakey and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Oakey to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Oakey and arriving at Cairns via Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 15m.

How far is it from Oakey to Cairns?

The distance between Oakey and Cairns is 1565 km. The road distance is 1674.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Oakey to Cairns without a car is to bus and train which takes 28h 55m and costs $200 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Oakey to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oakey to Cairns bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Oakey to Cairns?

The best way to get from Oakey to Cairns is to bus which takes 32h 15m and costs $290 - $500. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $550 - $1,100 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Oakey to Cairns bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oakey to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakey to Cairns is 1675 km. It takes approximately 19h 13m to drive from Oakey to Cairns.

How do I get a bus ticket from Oakey to Cairns?

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

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Bus to Brisbane Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Oakey to Brisbane Citybus
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane BNE - CNS
7h 56m
$170–719
Bus, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oakey 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
10h 4m
$165–696
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Oakey to Brisbane Citybus
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
28h 55m
$203–6,544
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oakey to Brisbanebus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
32h 15m
$293–498
Drive 1,674.6 km
1. Drive from Oakey to Cairnscar 1,674.6 km
19h 13m
$302–436
Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport
1. Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Cairns (CNS)plane WTB - CNS
6h 15m
$593–1,010
Bus via Cairns Central Station
1. Take the bus from Oakey to Brisbanebus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
33h 5m
$253–378

Oakey to Cairns by bus and train

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28h 55mAverage Duration

$203Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,564.6 km
Duration: 7h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Oakey to Cairns via Brisbane and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 32h 15m. Alternatively, Qantas, Jetstar, and Regional Express fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Cairns (CNS) once daily.

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