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

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

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  1. Fly to Barcaldine Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI)plane plane CNS - BCI
    6h 35m
    $1,100–1,400

  2. Drive  953.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairns to Barcaldinecar car 953.4 km
    12h 35m
    $175–252

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton George Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Barcaldinebus bus Longreach
    26h 5m
    $248–421

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Rockhamptontrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Barcaldinetrain train Spirit of the Outback
    28h 56m
    $178–6,047

  5. 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 Barcaldinebus bus
    10h 42m
    $439–1,520

  6. Fly to Winton Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Winton Airport (WIN)plane plane CNS - WIN
    2. Take the bus from Winton to Barcaldinebus bus
    9h 29m
    $452–1,079

  7. Bus via Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Rockhamptonbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Barcaldinebus bus Longreach
    26h 29m
    $246–435

Cairns to Barcaldine by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration26h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$248Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 750.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Cairns (CNS) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns Central Station to Barcaldine via Rockhampton in around 26h 5m.

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