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How to get fromAvalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Cairnsby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Cairns by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Avalon Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane AVV - CNS
    7h
    $380–800

  2. Train to Melbourne Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lara Station to Sunshine Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MEL - CNS
    7h 32m
    $172–596

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    2d 6h
    $333–7,028

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    2d 9h
    $548–998

  5. Drive 2,826.5 km

    1. Drive from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Cairnscar car 2,826.5 km
    32h 56m
    $505–729

  6. Bus via Cabramatta

    1. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    2d 16h
    $471–639

Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Cairns by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$333Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,360.6 km
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal, VIC, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar flies from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Cairns (CNS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Cairns via Skybus Coach Terminal, Melbourne, Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 2d 9h.

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