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How to get fromCairns to Adelaideby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Adelaide by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane CNS - ADL
    4h 58m
    $189–553

  2. Train via Sydney

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    2d 20h
    $634–11,021

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus bus
    3. Take the bus from Liverpool to Albury stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus bus
    2d 20h
    $436–695

  4. Drive 2,700.7 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Adelaidecar car 2,700.7 km
    34h 53m
    $485–701

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train Great Southern Rail
    5d
    $3,375–24,172

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train Great Southern Rail
    5d 4h
    $3,424–18,312

Cairns to Adelaide by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration2d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$634Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,146 km
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Cairns (CNS) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Adelaide Parklands via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 2d 20h.

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