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

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There are 7 ways to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Longreach by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly to Winton Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Winton Airport (WIN)plane plane CNS - WIN
    2. Take the bus from Winton to Longreachbus bus
    6h 59m
    $433–1,042

  2. Drive 985.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Longreachcar car 985.8 km
    12h 28m
    $175–253

  3. Bus via Cairns Base Hospital (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Rockhamptonbus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Longreachbus bus Longreach
    28h 44m
    $270–610

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Rockhamptontrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Longreachtrain train Spirit of the Outback
    33h 6m
    $193–6,447

  5. Fly to Barcaldine Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI)plane plane CNS - BCI
    2. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Longreachbus bus
    8h 13m
    $447–1,450

  6. Fly to Blackall Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Blackall Airport (BKQ)plane plane CNS - BKQ
    2. Take the bus from Blackall to Longreachbus bus
    10h 52m
    $450–1,397

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton George Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Longreachbus bus Longreach
    28h 50m
    $237–421

Cairns Airport (CNS) to Longreach by shuttle and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration28h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$270Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 858.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a shuttle from Cairns Airport to Longreach via Cairns Base Hospital, Cairns Hospital, Cairns, and Rockhampton in around 28h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Cairns Airport to Longreach via Cairns Central Shopping Complex, Cairns Central Station, and Rockhampton in around 33h 6m.

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