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How to get fromArmidale to Cairnsby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Armidale to Cairns by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Armidale

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    1. Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane ARM - CNS
    7h 46m
    $213–804

  2. Bus, train via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Coffs Harbour Stationbus bus Dt2
    2. Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    35h 45m
    $293–6,785

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Beardy Mall, Faulkner St to Manners St After Rouse Stbus bus 327
    2. Take the bus from Manners St After Rouse St to Molesworth St After Conway Stbus bus 676
    3. Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus 175
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    39h 28m
    $289–439

  4. Drive  2,003.9 km

    1. Drive from Armidale to Cairnscar car 2,003.9 km
    23h 20m
    $366–528

  5. Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Coffs Harbour Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane CFS - CNS
    10h 55m
    $581–1,003

  6. Train to Tamworth, fly

    1. Take the train from Armidale Station to Tamworth Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane TMW - CNS
    10h 10m
    $276–969

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Coffs Harbour Stationbus bus Dt2
    2. Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    39h 55m
    $363–635

Armidale to Cairns by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration35h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$293Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,644.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Armidale, NSW, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Link Airways, and two other airlines fly from Armidale (ARM) to Cairns (CNS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Beardy Mall, Faulkner St to Cairns via Manners St After Rouse St, Molesworth St After Conway St, Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 39h 28m.

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