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

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

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  1. Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane CNS - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Carmilacar car
    5h 26m
    $324–2,709

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Carmilatrain train Spirit of Queensland
    13h
    $90–3,004

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Carmilabus bus Pm19
    13h 50m
    $110–160

  4. Drive 827.8 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Carmilacar car 827.8 km
    9h 51m
    $149–215

  5. Fly to Mackay, train

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane CNS - MKY
    2. Take the train from Sarina to Carmilatrain train
    8h 56m
    $273–788

  6. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane CNS - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Carmilatrain train
    7h 11m
    $331–1,910

  7. Bus via Sarina

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Sarinabus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Sarina to Carmilabus bus Pm19
    15h 55m
    $150–309

Cairns to Carmila by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration13hAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 830.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Carmila 4 times a week. Tickets cost $90–3,004 and the journey takes 13h. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Cairns Central Station to Carmila once daily. Tickets cost $110–160 and the journey takes 13h 50m.

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