Bus Tickets from Ballina to Cairns

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Next departures for Ballina to Cairns on October 8
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Greyhound Australia
Tamar St
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)No tags
Greyhound Australia
Tamar St
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)No tags
Greyhound Australia
Tamar St
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)No tags
Greyhound Australia
Tamar St
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)No tags
Greyhound Australia
Tamar St
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)No tags

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Bus Ballina to Cairns: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$421
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 11h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure7:30am
Distance1548 km
Latest bus departure10:00am

Ballina to Cairns Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Ballina - Cairns

  1. What is the distance between Ballina and Cairns?

    The distance covered from Ballina to Cairns is 1551 km (962 miles).

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