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How to get fromCairns to Bowen Basinby plane, unknown, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Cairns to Bowen Basin by plane, unknown, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Moranbah Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane CNS - MOV
    2. Walk from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Bowen Basinunknown unknown
    5h 22m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Saint Lawrencetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Walk from Saint Lawrence to Bowen Basinunknown unknown
    14h 58m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Saint Lawrencebus bus Pm19
    2. Walk from Saint Lawrence to Bowen Basinunknown unknown
    15h 41m

  4. Fly to Emerald Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane CNS - EMD
    2. Walk from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Bowen Basinunknown unknown
    8h 24m

  5. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane CNS - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Saint Lawrencetrain train
    3. Walk from Saint Lawrence to Bowen Basinunknown unknown
    9h 9m

  6. Fly to Mackay, train, travel

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane CNS - MKY
    2. Take the train from Sarina to Saint Lawrencetrain train
    3. Walk from Saint Lawrence to Bowen Basinunknown unknown
    10h 54m

  7. Bus, travel via Saint Lawrence (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Saint Lawrencebus bus Brisbane
    2. Walk from Saint Lawrence to Bowen Basinunknown unknown
    16h 13m

Cairns (CNS) to Moranbah Airport (MOV) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$543Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 754.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Bowen Basin, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Bowen Basin. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Moranbah Airport (MOV), then travel to Bowen Basin. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Bowen Basin via Saint Lawrence in around 14h 58m.

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