The distance between Batemans Bay and Cairns is around 2,246km (1,395 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 40m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Batemans Bay to Cairns by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cairns → Batemans Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Moruya (MYA) to Cairns (CNS).
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Take the bus to Sydney then Brisbane and then to Cairns Central Station.
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Take the bus to Bomaderry Station then take the train to Central Station then Brisbane and then to Cairns Central Station.
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There are several options for getting from Batemans Bay to Cairns by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which costs around A$325 ($220) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$600 ($405).
The distance between Batemans Bay and Cairns is around 2,246km (1,395 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,134km (1,326 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Batemans Bay and Cairns by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 6h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Batemans Bay to Cairns is to fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx A$600 ($405).
The cheapest way to travel between Batemans Bay and Cairns, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which will typically cost around A$325 ($220) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Batemans Bay and Cairns. We recommend that you fly from Moruya (MYA) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Batemans Bay and Cairns. It typically takes around 2 days 5h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Batemans Bay to Cairns. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney and Brisbane. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 5h.
Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Batemans Bay and Cairns. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Batemans Bay and Cairns. Flights depart from Moruya (MYA) and arrive at Cairns (CNS) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 4hrs.
There is no direct flight from Batemans Bay to Cairns. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Batemans Bay to Cairns typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Moruya (MYA) and and arrive into Cairns (CNS).
The closest major airport to Cairns is Cairns Airport (CNS) (CNS) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Cairns. Cooktown Airport (CTN) (CTN) and Palm Island Airport (PMK) (PMK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Batemans Bay and Cairns. The distance is around 2,613km (1,624 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 6h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Batemans Bay to Cairns is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around A$410 ($275).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 4h 40m | A$600($405) | 5 times a day | 2,246km (1,396 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 6h 25m | A$410($275) | once daily | 2,246km (1,395 miles) |
Bus to Merimbula Coach Stop, Park St, Fly | 7h 50m | A$335($225) | twice daily | 2,978km (1,851 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 8h 10m | A$325($220) | twice daily | 2,248km (1,397 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 5h | A$385($260) | once daily | 3,312km (2,058 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 19h | A$405($270) | 5 times a week | 2,914km (1,811 miles) |
Bus to Albion Park Rail, train | 2 days 3h | A$570($385) | once daily | 3,283km (2,040 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 6h | A$345($235) | on demand | 2,613km (1,624 miles) |
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The following major airports near Cairns offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.