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How to get fromCairns to Outbackby plane, unknown, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairns to Outback by plane, unknown, bus, or train

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  1. Fly, travel

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)plane plane CNS - AYQ
    2. Walk from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Outbackunknown unknown
    6h 5m

  2. Bus, train, travel 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
    4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Docker River Kaltukatjarabus bus
    6. Walk from Docker River Kaltukatjara to Outbackunknown unknown
    5d 8h

  3. Train, bus, travel

    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
    4. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain train
    5. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Docker River Kaltukatjarabus bus
    6. Walk from Docker River Kaltukatjara to Outbackunknown unknown
    5d 10h

  4. Bus, train, travel

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Docker River Kaltukatjarabus bus
    5. Walk from Docker River Kaltukatjara to Outbackunknown unknown
    6d 15h

Cairns (CNS) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration2h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$530Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,895.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Outback, NT, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Outback. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ), then travel to Outback. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Outback via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Brisbane, Southern Cross, Southern Cross Station, Adelaide Station, Adelaide, Alice Springs, Alice Springs, and Docker River Kaltukatjara in around 5d 8h.

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