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How to get fromCairns to Porcupineby bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to Porcupine by bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Townsvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Hughendenbus bus
    3. Drive from Hughenden to Porcupinecar car
    13h 16m
    $151–298

  2. Drive 481.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairns to Porcupinecar car 481.1 km
    6h 32m
    $87–125

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Townsville station to Hughenden stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Hughenden station to Porcupinecar car
    15h 58m
    $115–2,795

  4. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hughenden Airport (HGD)plane plane CNS - HGD
    2. Drive from Hughenden Airport (HGD) to Porcupinecar car
    16h 3m
    $338–751

  5. Bus, drive via Cairns Central Station

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Hughendenbus bus
    3. Drive from Hughenden to Porcupinecar car
    13h 41m
    $138–243

Cairns (CNS) to Hughenden Airport (HGD) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration15h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$320Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 869.7 km
  • Duration: 13h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Porcupine. However, you can take the bus to Townsville, take the bus to Hughenden, then drive to Porcupine. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Porcupine via Townsville, Townsville station, and Hughenden station in around 15h 58m.

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