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How to get fromCairns to Lauraby bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairns to Laura by bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Palmer Riverbus bus Cairns
    2. Drive from Palmer River to Lauracar car
    4h 6m
    $69–98

  2. Drive 304.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairns to Lauracar car 304.4 km
    3h 48m
    $55–79

  3. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane CNS - CTN
    2. Drive from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Lauracar car
    3h 39m
    $82–457

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Lakeland Downsbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the taxi from Lakeland Downs to Laurataxi taxi
    4h 34m
    $309–382

Cairns (CNS) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 313 km
  • Duration: 4h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Laura. However, you can take the bus to Palmer River then drive to Laura. Alternatively, you can drive from Cairns to Laura in around 3h 48m.

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