How to travel from Cairns to Geraldton, Australia
The distance between Cairns and Geraldton is around 3,821km (2,374 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 30m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Cairns to Geraldton by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Geraldton → Cairns if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Geraldton (GET).
- Duration6h 30m
- Flight time6h 10m
- Typical costA$660($445)
+ 1 othersTrain and Bus
Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then Central Station and then to Perth then take the bus to Transwa Bay Transwa Geraldton.
- Duration5 days
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,145($770)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cairns and Geraldton
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cairns to Geraldton by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$660 ($445) and will take around 6h 30m.
The distance between Cairns and Geraldton is around 3,821km (2,374 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,440km (2,138 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Cairns and Geraldton by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 12h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cairns to Geraldton is to fly which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx A$660 ($445).
The cheapest way to travel between Cairns and Geraldton, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around A$660 ($445) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cairns and Geraldton. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Geraldton (GET). instead which will take 6h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cairns and Geraldton. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Geraldton (GET). instead which will take 6h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Cairns and Geraldton. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and arrive at Geraldton (GET) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 6h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Cairns to Geraldton. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER). This services will take at least 6h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Cairns to Geraldton typically takes around 6h 10m. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and and arrive into Geraldton (GET).
The closest major airport to Geraldton is Geraldton Airport (GET) (GET) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Geraldton. Shark Bay Airport (MJK) (MJK) 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 Geraldton. The distance is around 5,524km (3,432 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 12h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cairns to Geraldton is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around A$660 ($445).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cairns and Geraldton
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 6h 30m | A$660($445) | every 20 mins | 3,821km (2,374 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 5 days | A$1,145($770) | once a week | 7,028km (4,367 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 5 days 6h | A$1,275($860) | once a week | 7,378km (4,585 miles) |
| Bus to Brisbane, train | 6 days 16h | A$965($650) | once a week | 7,692km (4,779 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 12h | A$1,040($700) | on demand | 5,524km (3,432 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cairns and Geraldton
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
NSW TrainLink
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Airlines
Qantas
Bus companies
Transwa
Premier Motor Service
Integrity Coach Lines
Airports near Geraldton
The following major airports near Geraldton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Geraldton Airport (GET)
- Distance
- 9km (6 miles) from Geraldton
Shark Bay Airport (MJK)
- Distance
- 336km (209 miles) from Geraldton
Perth Airport (PER)
- Distance
- 375km (233 miles) from Geraldton