How to travel from Mollymook to Cairns, Australia
The distance between Mollymook and Cairns is around 2,193km (1,363 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 55m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Mollymook to Cairns by bus, train, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cairns → Mollymook if you're planning a return trip.
Bus to Princes Hwy At Broulee Rd, Fly
Take the bus to Princes Hwy At Broulee Rd then fly from Moruya (MYA) to Cairns (CNS).
- Duration5h 55m
- Flight time4hrs
- Typical costA$505($340)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Sydney Airport then Brisbane and then to Cairns Central Station.
- Duration2 days 1h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$350($235)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Bomaderry Station then take the train to Central Station then Brisbane and then to Cairns Central Station.
- Duration1 day 18h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$350($235)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mollymook and Cairns
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Mollymook to Cairns by bus, train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$350 ($235) and will take around 2 days 1h. 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$505 ($340).
The distance between Mollymook and Cairns is around 2,193km (1,363 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,101km (1,305 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Mollymook and Cairns by bus, train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 6h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mollymook to Cairns is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx A$505 ($340).
The cheapest way to travel between Mollymook and Cairns, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$350 ($235) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Mollymook and Cairns. We recommend that you take the bus to Princes Hwy At Broulee Rd then fly from Moruya (MYA) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 5h 55m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mollymook and Cairns. It typically takes around 2 days 1h and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Mollymook to Cairns. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney Airport, Burwood Station Burwood Rd Stand E, Strathfield Station Everton Rd Stand B and Brisbane. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 1h.
Premier Motor Service and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Mollymook and Cairns. Buses run once a week and take around 2 days 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mollymook to Cairns. We recommend that you take the bus to Bomaderry Station then take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 6h 45m.
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 Mollymook and Cairns. The distance is around 2,627km (1,632 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 Mollymook to Cairns is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around A$360 ($240).
Compare travel optionsbetween Mollymook and Cairns
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus to Princes Hwy At Broulee Rd, Fly + 3 similar | 5h 55m | A$505($340) | once daily | 2,297km (1,427 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 7h 35m | A$875($590) | once daily | 2,296km (1,426 miles) |
| Bus to Pambula Post Office, Quondola St, Fly | 9h 15m | A$590($395) | once daily | 3,036km (1,887 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 6h 45m | A$360($240) | once daily | 2,193km (1,363 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 1h | A$350($235) | once a week | 3,157km (1,961 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 18h | A$350($235) | 5 times a week | 2,862km (1,779 miles) |
| Bus to Albion Park Rail, train | 2 days 3h | A$515($345) | once daily | 3,230km (2,007 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 6h | A$495($335) | on demand | 2,627km (1,632 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Mollymook and Cairns
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
Nowra Coaches
Murrays Coaches
Train operators
Transport for NSW
NSW TrainLink
Queensland Rail Travel
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Regional Express
Airports near Cairns
The following major airports near Cairns offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Cairns Airport (CNS)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Cairns
Cooktown Airport (CTN)
- Distance
- 176km (109 miles) from Cairns
Palm Island Airport (PMK)
- Distance
- 221km (137 miles) from Cairns