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How to get fromCairns to North Queenslandby bus, unknown, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to North Queensland by bus, unknown, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, travel (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Townsvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towersbus bus
    3. Walk from Charters Towers to North Queenslandunknown unknown
    8h 49m

  2. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Townsville station to Charters Towers Showgroundsbus bus
    3. Walk from Charters Towers Showgrounds to North Queenslandunknown unknown
    9h 37m

  3. Fly, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane CNS - TSV
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towersbus bus
    3. Walk from Charters Towers to North Queenslandunknown unknown
    6h 15m

  4. Bus, travel via Cairns Central Station

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towersbus bus
    3. Walk from Charters Towers to North Queenslandunknown unknown
    9h 14m

  5. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Townsville station to Charters Towers stationtrain train
    3. Walk from Charters Towers station to North Queenslandunknown unknown
    10h 30m

Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairns to North Queensland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 548.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and North Queensland, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Cairns to North Queensland. However, you can take the bus to Townsville, take the bus to Charters Towers, then travel to North Queensland. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to North Queensland via Townsville, Townsville station, and Charters Towers Showgrounds in around 9h 37m.

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