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How to get fromCairns to Orpheus Islandby bus, unknown, train, plane, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to Orpheus Island by bus, unknown, train, plane, or ferry

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Cairns station to Inghambus bus Au050-1
    2. Walk from Ingham to Orpheus Islandunknown unknown
    4h 28m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Inghamtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Walk from Ingham to Orpheus Islandunknown unknown
    5h 5m

  3. Fly to Townsville Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane CNS - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    3. Walk from Palm Island Jetty to Orpheus Islandunknown unknown
    6h 18m

  4. Bus, travel via Ingham

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Inghambus bus Pm19
    2. Walk from Ingham to Orpheus Islandunknown unknown
    4h 54m

  5. Fly to Palm Island Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Palm Island Airport (PMK)plane plane CNS - PMK
    2. Walk from Palm Island Airport (PMK) to Orpheus Islandunknown unknown
    3h 48m

Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 272.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Orpheus Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Orpheus Island. However, you can take the bus to Ingham then travel to Orpheus Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Orpheus Island via Ingham in around 5h 5m.

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