The distance between Nambucca Heads and Cairns is around 1,777km (1,104 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 50m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Nambucca Heads to Cairns by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cairns → Nambucca Heads if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Cairns (CNS).
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Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Cairns Central Station.
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There are several options for getting from Nambucca Heads to Cairns by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$270 ($180) and will take around 1 day 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$965 ($650).
The distance between Nambucca Heads and Cairns is around 1,777km (1,104 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,692km (1,052 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Nambucca Heads and Cairns by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nambucca Heads to Cairns is to fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx A$965 ($650).
The cheapest way to travel between Nambucca Heads and Cairns, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$270 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Nambucca Heads and Cairns. We recommend that you fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nambucca Heads and Cairns. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nambucca Heads to Cairns. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.
Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Nambucca Heads and Cairns. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 15h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Nambucca Heads and Cairns. Flights depart from Coffs Harbour (CFS) and arrive at Cairns (CNS) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 3h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Nambucca Heads to Cairns. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 4h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Nambucca Heads to Cairns typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Coffs Harbour (CFS) and and arrive into Cairns (CNS).
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 Nambucca Heads and Cairns. The distance is around 2,204km (1,370 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nambucca Heads to Cairns is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around A$965 ($650).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 4h 50m | A$965($650) | 4 times a week | 1,777km (1,104 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 6h 35m | A$765($515) | once daily | 2,424km (1,506 miles) |
Bus to Armidale Airport, Fly | 8h 25m | A$885($595) | twice a week | 2,563km (1,592 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 15h | A$270($180) | once daily | 2,498km (1,552 miles) |
Bus via Brisbane | 1 day 15h | A$380($255) | once daily | 2,483km (1,543 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 1h | A$415($280) | on demand | 2,204km (1,370 miles) |
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The following major airports near Cairns offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.