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How to get fromBlackall to Cairnsby bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Blackall to Barcaldinebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Rockhamptonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    27h 58m
    $278–470

  2. Drive  1,059.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blackall to Cairnscar car 1,059.7 km
    13h 42m
    $194–279

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Blackall to Barcaldinebus bus
    2. Take the train from Barcaldine to Rockhamptontrain train
    3. Take the train from Rockhampton to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    32h 14m
    $208–6,150

  4. Fly from Blackall Airport

    1. Fly from Blackall Airport (BKQ) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BKQ - CNS
    31h 10m
    $218–821

  5. Bus via Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Blackall to Barcaldinebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Rockhamptonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Cairnsbus bus
    28h 39m
    $268–490

  6. Bus to Longreach, fly

    1. Take the bus from Blackall to Longreachbus bus
    2. Fly from Longreach (LRE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane LRE - CNS
    11h 12m
    $610–1,191

Blackall to Cairns by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration27h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$278Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,843.8 km
  • Duration: 27h 58m

What companies run services between Blackall, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Blackall to Cairns Central Station via Barcaldine, Barcaldine, and Rockhampton George Street in around 27h 58m. Alternatively, Qantas and Jetstar fly from Blackall Airport (BKQ) to Cairns (CNS) once daily.

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