The distance between Port Macquarie and Cairns is around 1,860km (1,156 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 20m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Port Macquarie 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 → Port Macquarie if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Cairns (CNS).
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Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Cairns.
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There are several options for getting from Port Macquarie to Cairns by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$310 ($210) and will take around 1 day 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$445 ($300).
The distance between Port Macquarie and Cairns is around 1,860km (1,156 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,767km (1,098 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Port Macquarie and Cairns by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Macquarie to Cairns is to fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx A$445 ($300).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Macquarie and Cairns, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$310 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Port Macquarie and Cairns. We recommend that you fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Macquarie and Cairns. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Macquarie to Cairns. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane and Roma Street busway station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.
Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Port Macquarie 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 Port Macquarie and Cairns. Flights depart from Port Macquarie (PQQ) and arrive at Cairns (CNS) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 3h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Port Macquarie to Cairns. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 4h 20m (not including layover time).
The flight from Port Macquarie to Cairns typically takes around 3h 30m. Flights depart from Port Macquarie (PQQ) 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 Port Macquarie and Cairns. The distance is around 2,311km (1,436 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 3h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Macquarie to Cairns is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around A$445 ($300).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 4h 20m | A$445($300) | 5 times a day | 1,860km (1,156 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 5h 55m | A$425($285) | once daily | 1,890km (1,175 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 15h | A$455($305) | once daily | 2,598km (1,614 miles) |
Bus via Brisbane | 1 day 16h | A$310($210) | once daily | 2,610km (1,622 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 3h | A$305($205) | on demand | 2,311km (1,436 miles) |
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The following major airports near Cairns offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.