How to travel from Cairns to Esperance, Australia
The distance between Cairns and Esperance is around 4,041km (2,511 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Cairns to Esperance by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Esperance → Cairns if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Esperance (EPR).
- Duration7h 10m
- Flight time6h 35m
- Typical costA$595($400)
Virgin Australia
+ 3 others2 similiar routes
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then Central Station and then to Perth then take the bus to Transwa Bay Transwa Esperance.
- Duration5 days 4h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,410($945)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cairns and Esperance
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cairns to Esperance by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$595 ($400) and will take around 7h 10m.
The distance between Cairns and Esperance is around 4,041km (2,511 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,036km (1,886 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Cairns and Esperance by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 4h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cairns to Esperance is to fly which takes around 7h 10m and will set you back approx A$595 ($400).
The cheapest way to travel between Cairns and Esperance, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around A$595 ($400) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cairns and Esperance. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Esperance (EPR). instead which will take 7h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cairns and Esperance. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Esperance (EPR). instead which will take 7h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Cairns and Esperance. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and arrive at Esperance (EPR) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 6h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Cairns to Esperance. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER). This services will take at least 7h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Cairns to Esperance typically takes around 6h 35m. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and and arrive into Esperance (EPR).
The closest major airport to Esperance is Esperance Airport (EPR) (EPR) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Esperance. Kalgoorlie Airport (KGI) (KGI) and Perth Airport (PER) (PER) 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 Cairns and Esperance. The distance is around 4,735km (2,942 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 4h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cairns to Esperance is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around A$595 ($400).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cairns and Esperance
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 7h 10m | A$595($400) | 5 times a day | 4,041km (2,511 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 11h 30m | A$645($435) | 3 times a week | 4,373km (2,717 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 12h 30m | A$595($400) | 5 times a week | 4,547km (2,825 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 5 days 4h | A$1,410($945) | once a week | 7,714km (4,794 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 5 days 9h | A$1,405($945) | once a week | 8,037km (4,994 miles) |
| Bus to Brisbane, train | 5 days 9h | A$1,525($1,025) | once a week | 8,044km (4,998 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 4h | A$625($420) | on demand | 4,735km (2,942 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cairns and Esperance
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Singapore Airlines
Qantas
Bus companies
TransWA
Trans North Bus & Coach
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
NSW TrainLink
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
Airports near Esperance
The following major airports near Esperance offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Esperance Airport (EPR)
- Distance
- 20km (13 miles) from Esperance
Kalgoorlie Airport (KGI)
- Distance
- 344km (214 miles) from Esperance
Perth Airport (PER)
- Distance
- 594km (369 miles) from Esperance