What is the cheapest way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns is to fly which costs $180 - $550 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $180 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Adelaide Airport (ADL) and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Stop 10 Adelaide Airport and arriving at Cairns via 85 Franklin St, Albury Station, Coach Bay 1, Central Station and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 19h.

Is there a direct train between Adelaide Airport (ADL) and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Adelaide and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Central station, platform 5 and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 11h.

How far is it from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns?

The distance between Adelaide Airport (ADL) and Cairns is 2138 km. The road distance is 2709.3 km.

How do I travel from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 19h and costs $440 - $1,000.

How long does it take to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns?

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns bus from?

Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from 85 Franklin St station.

Where do I catch the Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns train from?

Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Great Southern, depart from Adelaide station.

Train, bus or fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns?

The best way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $180 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $440 - $1,000 and takes 2 days 19h, you could also train, which costs $2,200 - $20,000 and takes 3 days 11h.

Where does the Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns bus arrive?

Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Albury Station/Hume Hwy.

What is the time difference between Adelaide Airport (ADL) and Cairns?

Cairns is 30 min ahead of Adelaide Airport (ADL). It is currently 10:34 AM in Adelaide Airport (ADL) and 11:04 AM in Cairns.

Where does the Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns train arrive?

Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Great Southern, arrive at Brisbane station.

Can I drive from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns is 2709 km. It takes approximately 34h 51m to drive from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns.

How do I get a bus ticket from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns?

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Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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Fly to Cairns
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1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns (CNS)plane ADL - CNS
4h 15m
$180–550
Bus
1. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus
2. Take the bus from Albury Station, Coach Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus
2d 19h
$448–1,005
Train
1. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain Great Southern Rail
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
3d 11h
$2,276–19,506
Drive 2,709.3 km
1. Drive from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairnscar 2,709.3 km
34h 51m
$484–699
Fly to Cooktown Airport, bus
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane ADL - CTN
2. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
11h 30m
$305–803
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain Great Southern Rail
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
3d 15h
$2,325–13,325

Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 2,138 km
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Adelaide Airport (ADL), Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns (CNS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stop 10 Adelaide Airport to Cairns via Stop D3 Currie St - North side, 85 Franklin St, Albury Station, Coach Bay 1, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 2d 19h.

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