How to travel from Beechworth to Cairns, Australia

The distance between Beechworth and Cairns is around 2,493km (1,549 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Beechworth 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.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Cairns (CNS).

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time4h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$530($355)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Albury, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Cairns.

  • Duration2 days 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$640($430)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Cairns.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Distance2,724km (1,693 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Beechworth and Cairns

There are several options for getting from Beechworth to Cairns by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around A$340 ($230) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$530 ($355).

The distance between Beechworth and Cairns is around 2,493km (1,549 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,163km (1,344 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Beechworth and Cairns by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 7h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Beechworth to Cairns is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx A$530 ($355).

The cheapest way to travel between Beechworth and Cairns, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around A$340 ($230) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Beechworth and Cairns. We recommend that you take the bus to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 5h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Beechworth and Cairns. It typically takes around 2 days 6h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Beechworth to Cairns. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albury, Sydney, Brisbane and Roma Street busway station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 6h.

PTV Regional Transit, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Beechworth and Cairns. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Beechworth to Cairns. We recommend that you take the bus to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 5h 55m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Beechworth and Cairns. The distance is around 2,724km (1,693 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 7h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Beechworth to Cairns is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around A$530 ($355).

How do I get from Beechworth to Cairns

Compare travel optionsbetween Beechworth and Cairns

Transport options from Beechworth to Cairns
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
5h 55m
A$530($355)
twice daily2,591km (1,610 miles)
Train and Plane7h 15m
A$340($230)
every 20 mins2,586km (1,607 miles)
Bus to Albury, plane8h 35m
A$435($295)
once daily2,493km (1,549 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
2 days 6h
A$640($430)
once daily3,683km (2,289 miles)
Bus via Albury2 days 7h
A$440($295)
once daily3,704km (2,302 miles)
Drive
1 day 7h
A$360($245)
on demand2,724km (1,693 miles)

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Airports near Cairns

The following major airports near Cairns offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

CNS
Cairns Airport (CNS)
International Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Cairns
CTN
Cooktown Airport (CTN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
176km (109 miles) from Cairns
PMK
Palm Island Airport (PMK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
221km (137 miles) from Cairns