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How to get fromBroome to Great Barrier Reefby plane, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Broome to Great Barrier Reef by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Cairns

    best
    1. Fly from Broome (BME) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BME - CNS
    10h 35m
    $803–1,503

  2. Fly to Townsville Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Broome (BME) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane BME - TSV
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    19h 47m
    $600–3,405

  3. Drive  3,593.7 km

    1. Drive from Broome to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminalcar car 3,593.7 km
    47h 59m
    $650–939

Broome (BME) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration8h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$480Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Broome to Great Barrier Reef.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,506.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 35m

What companies run services between Broome, WA, Australia and Great Barrier Reef?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Broome (BME) to Cairns (CNS) 5 times a week.

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