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How to get fromAtherton to Katherineby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Atherton to Katherine by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Atherton to Smithfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Katherine (KTR)plane plane CNS - KTR
    24h 29m
    $1,164–3,785

  2. Drive 1,975.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Atherton to Katherinecar car 1,975.7 km
    30h 34m
    $354–511

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Atherton to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Katherinebus bus
    6d 22h
    $3,841–19,263

  4. Bus, train via Adelaide

    1. Take the bus from Atherton to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train
    4. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain train
    5. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Katherinebus bus
    7d
    $5,574–26,949

Atherton to Katherine by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration6d 22hAverage Duration
Ticket$3,841Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,577.4 km
  • Duration: 24h 29m

What companies run services between Atherton, QLD, Australia and Katherine, NT, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Atherton to Katherine. However, you can take the bus to Smithfield, walk to Smithfield Shopping Centre, take the line 110 bus to Cairns Hospital, walk to Cairns Base Hospital, take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Katherine (KTR), then take the taxi to Katherine. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atherton to Katherine via Cairns Central Station, Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, Adelaide, Adelaide, and Alice Springs in around 6d 22h.

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