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

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There are 8 ways to get from Cairns to Julia Creek by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Julia Creek Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Julia Creek Airport (JCK)plane plane CNS - JCK
    8h
    $492–1,144

  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 Juila Creek stationtrain train Inlander
    20h 16m
    $121–3,767

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Townsvillebus bus Townsville / ...
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Julia Creekbus bus Mount Isa
    15h 25m
    $167–350

  4. Drive 850.1 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Julia Creekcar car 850.1 km
    10h 50m
    $152–220

  5. Fly to Cloncurry Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Cloncurry Airport (CNJ)plane plane CNS - CNJ
    2. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Julia Creekbus bus
    7h 24m
    $611–1,275

  6. 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 Julia Creekbus bus
    7h 23m
    $563–1,486

  7. Fly to Hughenden Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hughenden Airport (HGD)plane plane CNS - HGD
    2. Take the bus from Hughenden to Julia Creekbus bus
    19h 20m
    $384–836

  8. Bus via Cairns Central Station

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsvillebus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Julia Creekbus bus Mount Isa
    15h 50m
    $154–295

Cairns to Julia Creek by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration15h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 607.3 km
  • Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Julia Creek, QLD, Australia?

Regional Express flies from Cairns (CNS) to Julia Creek Airport (JCK) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Julia Creek via Townsville in around 15h 25m.

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