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How to get fromBroken Hill to Cairnsby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Broken Hill to Cairns by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BHQ - CNS
    8h 52m
    $617–2,820

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Broken Hill Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 446
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    2d 6h
    $312–6,902

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus bus 513
    3. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Brisbane Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    2d 8h
    $503–787

  4. Drive 2,229.1 km

    1. Drive from Broken Hill to Cairnscar car 2,229.1 km
    28h 48m
    $400–578

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Broken Hill Station to Central Stationtrain train 446
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    2d 9h
    $428–774

Broken Hill to Cairns by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$312Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,746.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 52m

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

Qantas, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Cairns (CNS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Broken Hill Station to Cairns Central Station via Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 2d 6h.

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