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

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

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  1. Fly to Blackall Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Blackall Airport (BKQ)plane plane CNS - BKQ
    8h 30m
    $250–926

  2. Drive  1,060.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairns to Blackallcar car 1,060.1 km
    13h 42m
    $194–280

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton George Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Barcaldinebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Blackallbus bus
    28h 20m
    $278–471

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Rockhamptontrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Barcaldinetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Blackallbus bus
    31h 11m
    $208–6,097

  5. Fly to Barcaldine Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI)plane plane CNS - BCI
    2. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Blackallbus bus
    9h 15m
    $1,151–1,375

  6. Bus via Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Rockhamptonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Barcaldinebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Blackallbus bus
    28h 44m
    $275–483

Cairns to Blackall by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration28h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$278Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 850 km
  • Duration: 8h 30m

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

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Cairns (CNS) to Blackall Airport (BKQ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns Central Station to Blackall via Rockhampton and Barcaldine in around 28h 20m.

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