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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD)plane plane CNS - CPD
    16h 52m
    $341–1,255

  2. Train, bus via Broken Hill

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Broken Hill Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Tcebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Adelaide to Coober Pedybus bus
    3d 2h
    $489–6,886

  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 Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Wangaratta Station, Norton Stbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to 85 Franklin Stbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Adelaide to Coober Pedybus bus
    3d 8h
    $517–917

  4. Drive  2,429.7 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Coober Pedycar car 2,429.7 km
    37h 37m
    $444–641

  5. 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
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Coober Pedybus bus
    3d 9h
    $784–11,326

  6. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Coober Pedybus bus
    5d 12h
    $3,505–24,472

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Coober Pedybus bus
    5d 16h
    $3,579–18,644

Cairns to Coober Pedy by train, foot, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration3d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$489Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,770.2 km
  • Duration: 16h 52m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Coober Pedy, SA, Australia?

Jetstar, Regional Express, and two other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Coober Pedy via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Wangaratta Station/Norton St, and Adelaide in around 3d 8h.

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