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

The cheapest way to get from Toowoomba to Cairns is to bus via Cairns Central Station which costs $240 - $370 and takes 32h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Toowoomba to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $550 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Toowoomba and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Toowoomba to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Toowoomba and arriving at Cairns via Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 25m.

How far is it from Toowoomba to Cairns?

The distance between Toowoomba and Cairns is 1538 km. The road distance is 1702.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Toowoomba to Cairns without a car is to bus and train which takes 28h 5m and costs $190 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Toowoomba to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Toowoomba to Cairns bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Toowoomba to Cairns?

The best way to get from Toowoomba to Cairns is to bus which takes 31h 25m and costs $280 - $490. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $550 - $1,000 and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the Toowoomba to Cairns bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Toowoomba to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Toowoomba to Cairns is 1703 km. It takes approximately 19h 34m to drive from Toowoomba to Cairns.

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

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Where can I stay near Cairns?

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Toowoomba to Cairns by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Bus to Brisbane Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Toowoomba to Brisbanebus
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane BNE - CNS
7h 6m
$164–723
Bus, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Toowoomba to Brisbanebus
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
9h 14m
$159–700
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Toowoomba to Brisbanebus
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
28h 5m
$197–6,548
Bus
1. Take the bus from Toowoomba to Brisbanebus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
31h 25m
$287–488
Drive 1,702.7 km
1. Drive from Toowoomba to Cairnscar 1,702.7 km
19h 34m
$307–443
Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport
1. Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Cairns (CNS)plane WTB - CNS
6h 4m
$571–984
Bus via Cairns Central Station
1. Take the bus from Toowoomba to Brisbanebus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
32h 15m
$247–368

Toowoomba to Cairns by bus and train

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28h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,537.6 km
Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Toowoomba to Cairns via Brisbane and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 31h 25m. Alternatively, Qantas, Jetstar, and Regional Express fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Cairns (CNS) once daily.

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