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

The cheapest way to get from Whitsunday to Cairns is to ferry and bus which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitsunday to Cairns is to drive and fly which takes 7h 2m and costs $330 - $1,300.

How far is it from Whitsunday to Cairns?

The distance between Whitsunday and Cairns is 671 km. The road distance is 667.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Whitsunday to Cairns without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 11h 30m and costs $120 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 11h 30m to get from Whitsunday to Cairns, including transfers.

Can I drive from Whitsunday to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitsunday to Cairns is 667 km. It takes approximately 8h 39m to drive from Whitsunday to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 955+ hotels available in Cairns.

Whitsunday to Cairns - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Whitsunday to Cairns by ferry, bus, train, car, or plane

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Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Daydream Island to Port of Airlieferry
2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
11h 30m
$121–177
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Daydream Island to Port of Airlieferry
2. Take the train from Proserpine to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
12h 57m
$110–2,287
Drive 667.4 km
1. Drive from Whitsunday to Cairnscar 667.4 km
8h 39m
$121–174
Ferry, ferry to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Daydream Island to Shute Harbourferry
2. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Palm Bayferry
3. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Cairns (CNS)plane PPP - CNS
7h 25m
$434–1,046
Ferry, bus via Cairns
1. Take the ferry from Daydream Island to Port of Airlieferry
2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Cairnsbus Cairns
11h 40m
$131–277
Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly
1. Drive from Whitsunday to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car
2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Cairns (CNS)plane MOV - CNS
7h 2m
$334–1,263
Ferry, bus to Mackay, fly
1. Take the ferry from Daydream Island to Port of Airlieferry
2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus
3. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Cairns (CNS)plane MKY - CNS
10h 21m
$321–657
Ferry, train to Townsville Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Daydream Island to Port of Airlieferry
2. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain
3. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane TSV - CNS
10h 44m
$259–1,400

Whitsunday to Cairns by ferry and bus

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Distance: 670.5 km
Duration: 11h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Whitsunday to Cairns. However, you can take the ferry to Port of Airlie, walk to Airlie Beach, then take the bus to Cairns Central Station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Daydream Island to Cairns Central Station via Port of Airlie, Airlie Beach, Proserpine, and Proserpine in around 12h 57m.

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