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How to get fromCairns to Canberra Airport (CBR)by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to Canberra Airport (CBR) by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane CNS - CBR
    5h 50m
    $280–950

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    44h 56m
    $281–6,492

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    2d
    $360–583

  4. Drive 2,500.7 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Canberra Airport (CBR)car car 2,500.7 km
    28h 34m
    $444–640

  5. Bus via Sydney Airport (SYD)

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus bus
    2d 5h
    $444–771

Cairns to Canberra Airport (CBR) by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$444Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,083.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Canberra Airport (CBR), Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Cairns (CNS) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Canberra Airport via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Sydney Central Station, Canberra, and City Interchange Plt 4 in around 2d.

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