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

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There are 6 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
    18h 17m
    $328–1,029

  2. Train, bus via Sydney

    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
    $769–11,306

  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 Albury Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Adelaide to Coober Pedybus bus
    3d 9h
    $522–1,144

  4. Drive 2,429.7 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Coober Pedycar car 2,429.7 km
    37h 36m
    $437–631

  5. Train, bus

    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
    $3,505–24,452

  6. 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
    $3,554–18,592

Cairns to Coober Pedy by train, foot, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration3d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$769Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,770.2 km
  • Duration: 18h 17m

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, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, and Adelaide in around 3d 9h.

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