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How to get fromCairns to Groote Eylandtby plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to Groote Eylandt by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Cairns

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE)plane plane CNS - GTE
    7h 5m
    $500–1,600

  2. Train to Townsville Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE)plane plane TSV - GTE
    13h 53m
    $598–3,369

  3. Bus to Cooktown Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    2. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE)plane plane CTN - GTE
    14h 35m
    $558–1,562

Cairns (CNS) to Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$500Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,052.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Groote Eylandt, NT, Australia?

Qantas and Airnorth fly from Cairns (CNS) to Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) 3 times a week.

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