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.
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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Take the bus to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Cairns (CNS).
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Take the bus to Albury, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Cairns.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 5h 55m | A$530($355) | twice daily | 2,591km (1,610 miles) |
Train and Plane | 7h 15m | A$340($230) | every 20 mins | 2,586km (1,607 miles) |
Bus to Albury, plane | 8h 35m | A$435($295) | once daily | 2,493km (1,549 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 2 days 6h | A$640($430) | once daily | 3,683km (2,289 miles) |
Bus via Albury | 2 days 7h | A$440($295) | once daily | 3,704km (2,302 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 7h | A$360($245) | on demand | 2,724km (1,693 miles) |
PTV Regional Transit
Firefly Express
Premier Motor Service
Qantas
Virgin Australia
XPT
Queensland Rail Travel
The following major airports near Cairns offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.