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

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

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  1. Fly to Emerald Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane CNS - EMD
    2. Take the bus from Emerald to Anakiebus bus
    7h 31m
    $301–852

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Rockhamptontrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Anakietrain train Spirit of the Outback
    22h 37m
    $153–5,047

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton George Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Anakiebus bus Longreach
    22h 50m
    $192–301

  4. Drive 952.7 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Anakiecar car 952.7 km
    11h 7m
    $170–246

  5. Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane CNS - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Anakiecar car
    5h 30m
    $321–2,690

  6. Bus via Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Rockhamptonbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Anakiebus bus Longreach
    23h 14m
    $213–368

Cairns to Anakie by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration22h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 842.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Anakie, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Anakie via Rockhampton in around 22h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns Central Station to Anakie via Rockhampton in around 22h 50m.

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