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

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

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  1. Fly to Cloncurry Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Cloncurry Airport (CNJ)plane plane CNS - CNJ
    4h 50m
    $583–1,225

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Townsville station to Cloncurry stationtrain train Inlander
    23h 21m
    $131–4,267

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Townsvillebus bus Townsville / ...
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cloncurrybus bus Mount Isa
    17h 5m
    $187–390

  4. Drive 987.3 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Cloncurrycar car 987.3 km
    12h 21m
    $178–257

  5. Fly to Mount Isa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane CNS - ISA
    2. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Cloncurrybus bus
    5h 49m
    $542–1,397

  6. Bus via Cairns Central Station

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsvillebus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cloncurrybus bus Mount Isa
    17h 30m
    $174–335

Cairns to Cloncurry by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration17h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$187Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 705.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

Qantas and Regional Express fly from Cairns (CNS) to Cloncurry Airport (CNJ) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Cloncurry via Townsville in around 17h 5m.

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