The distance between Seventeen Seventy and Cairns is around 1,266km (787 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 60m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Seventeen Seventy to Cairns by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cairns → Seventeen Seventy if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Bundaberg then fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Cairns (CNS).
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Take the train to Cairns Central Station.
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Take the bus to Cairns Central Station.
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There are several options for getting from Seventeen Seventy to Cairns by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$355 ($240) and will take around 19h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$900 ($605).
The distance between Seventeen Seventy and Cairns is around 1,266km (787 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,026km (638 miles)
It takes around 7h 45m to get from Seventeen Seventy and Cairns by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Seventeen Seventy to Cairns is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 60m and will set you back approx A$900 ($605).
The cheapest way to travel between Seventeen Seventy and Cairns, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$355 ($240) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Seventeen Seventy and Cairns. It typically takes around 19h 45m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Seventeen Seventy to Cairns. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Miriam Vale. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 19h 45m.
Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Seventeen Seventy and Cairns. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 19h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Seventeen Seventy and Cairns. It typically takes around 19h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Seventeen Seventy to Cairns. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Agnes Water Fingerboard Road. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 45m.
Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Seventeen Seventy and Cairns. Buses run once daily and take around 19h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seventeen Seventy to Cairns. We recommend that you take the bus to Hervey Bay then fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Cairns (CNS). instead which will take 7h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Seventeen Seventy and Cairns. The distance is around 1,300km (808 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seventeen Seventy to Cairns is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around A$975 ($655).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus to Bundaberg, Fly + 1 similar | 5h 60m | A$900($605) | once daily | 1,826km (1,135 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 7h 45m | A$975($655) | once daily | 1,888km (1,173 miles) |
Train | 19h 45m | A$425($285) | 5 times a week | 1,266km (787 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 19h 45m | A$355($240) | once daily | 1,390km (864 miles) |
Bus to Cairns | 19h 50m | A$370($250) | once daily | 1,404km (873 miles) |
Drive | 17h 15m | A$245($165) | on demand | 1,300km (808 miles) |
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