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How to get fromCairns to Adelaide Hillsby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane CNS - ADL
    5h 42m
    $200–510

  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 21h
    $654–11,026

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Alburybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus bus
    3d
    $480–875

  4. Drive  2,703 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Adelaide Hillscar car 2,703 km
    34h 59m
    $570–823

  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 1h
    $3,380–24,177

  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 5h
    $3,454–18,349

Cairns to Adelaide Hills by train, foot, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration2d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$654Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,156.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Adelaide Hills, 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 Stop 18 Magill Rd - North side via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Adelaide Parklands, and Stop 1 Anzac Hwy - North West side in around 2d 21h.

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