What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Cairns is to fly which costs $800 - $2,300 and takes 26h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Cairns is to train and fly which takes 25h 33m and costs $750 - $4,300.

How far is it from Birmingham to Cairns?

The distance between Birmingham and Cairns is 15367 km.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Cairns?

It takes approximately 26h 49m to get from Birmingham to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Birmingham and Cairns?

Cairns is 10h ahead of Birmingham. It is currently 12:28 PM in Birmingham and 10:28 PM in Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1048+ hotels available in Cairns.

Birmingham to Cairns - 7 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Birmingham to Cairns by train or plane

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Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cairns (CNS)plane LHR - CNS
26h 49m
$1,189–2,517
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Cairns (CNS)plane LTN - CNS
30h
$749–4,016
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cairns (CNS)plane MAN - CNS
25h 33m
$758–4,213
Fly from Birmingham Airport
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cairns (CNS)plane BHX - CNS
26h 42m
$805–2,212
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cairns (CNS)plane LCY - CNS
28h 34m
$1,072–3,576
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cairns (CNS)plane LGW - CNS
26h 36m
$790–4,419
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cairns (CNS)plane BRS - CNS
28h 14m
$779–4,216

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cairns (CNS) flights

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27h 47mAverage Duration

$817Cheapest Price

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Distance: 15,366.8 km
Duration: 26h 49m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Emirates, Jetstar, and three other airlines fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cairns (CNS) 3 times a day.

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