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How to get fromCairns to McLaren Valeby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to McLaren Vale by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane CNS - ADL
    6h 49m
    $197–556

  2. Train via Melbourne

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    3d 19h
    $2,925–10,262

  3. Drive 2,739.6 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to McLaren Valecar car 2,739.6 km
    35h 25m
    $488–705

  4. Bus, train via Melbourne

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    3d 23h
    $3,012–4,522

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train Great Southern Rail
    5d 2h
    $3,385–24,182

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train Great Southern Rail
    5d 6h
    $3,434–18,322

Cairns to McLaren Vale by train, foot, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration3d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,925Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,189.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and McLaren Vale, SA, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Cairns (CNS) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Stop 91 Main Rd - North East side via Roma Street, Brisbane, Southern Cross, Southern Cross Station, Adelaide Station, Goodwood station, Seaford station, and Zone A Seaford Interchange in around 3d 19h.

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