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How to get fromCairns to Barrow Islandby plane, unknown, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to Barrow Island by plane, unknown, or bus

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  1. Fly Cairns to Karratha Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Karratha Airport (KTA)plane plane CNS - KTA
    2. Walk from Karratha Airport (KTA) to Barrow Islandunknown unknown
    14h 9m

  2. Fly Cairns to Onslow Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Onslow Airport (ONS)plane plane CNS - ONS
    2. Walk from Onslow Airport (ONS) to Barrow Islandunknown unknown
    15h 15m

  3. Fly Cairns to Learmonth, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Learmonth (LEA)plane plane CNS - LEA
    2. Take the bus from Learmonth Airport to Fortescue Roadhousebus bus
    3. Walk from Fortescue Roadhouse to Barrow Islandunknown unknown
    23h 54m

  4. Fly Cairns to Port Hedland, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Port Hedland (PHE)plane plane CNS - PHE
    2. Take the bus from South Hedland Shopping Centre to Fortescue Roadhousebus bus
    3. Walk from Fortescue Roadhouse to Barrow Islandunknown unknown
    19h 41m

  5. Bus to Cooktown Airport, fly to Karratha Airport, travel

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    2. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Karratha Airport (KTA)plane plane CTN - KTA
    3. Walk from Karratha Airport (KTA) to Barrow Islandunknown unknown
    27h 10m

Cairns (CNS) to Karratha Airport (KTA) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration15h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$632Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,223.8 km
  • Duration: 14h 9m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Barrow Island, WA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Barrow Island. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Karratha Airport (KTA), then travel to Barrow Island. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Onslow Airport (ONS), then travel to Barrow Island.

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