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How to get fromCairns Airport (CNS) to Childersby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Childers by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Bundaberg, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane plane CNS - BDB
    2. Take the bus from Bundaberg Airport to Childersbus bus
    5h 53m
    $402–2,273

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Childersbus bus Pm19
    22h 5m
    $170–250

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Bundabergtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the bus from Bundaberg Train Station to Childersbus bus
    23h 4m

  4. Drive 1,391.4 km

    1. Drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Childerscar car 1,391.4 km
    16h 18m
    $247–357

  5. Fly to Hervey Bay, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane CNS - HVB
    2. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Childersbus bus
    6h 13m
    $483–915

  6. Bus via Cairns Base Hospital

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Childersbus bus Au050 / ...
    23h 56m
    $190–320

Cairns Airport (CNS) to Childers by shuttle and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration22h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,169.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia and Childers, QLD, Australia?

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Cairns Central Station to Childers once daily. Tickets cost $170–250 and the journey takes 20h 40m.

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