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How to get fromCairns to Port Arthurby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Cairns to Port Arthur by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Hobart, bus

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hobart (HBA)plane plane CNS - HBA
    2. Take the bus from Macquarie St after Campbell St to Port Arthur, Nubeena Rd at Safety Cove Rdbus bus
    10h 33m
    $312–745

  2. Fly to Launceston, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Launceston (LST)plane plane CNS - LST
    2. Take the bus from Perth Fire Station, Main Rd to Hobart Transit Centre, Liverpool Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hobart Interchange, Elizabeth St, Stop D4 to Port Arthur, Nubeena Rd at Safety Cove Rdbus bus
    13h 18m
    $333–804

Cairns (CNS) to Hobart (HBA) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration7h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$267Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,012.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 33m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Port Arthur, TAS, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Port Arthur. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Hobart (HBA), walk to Hobart Airport, take the bus to The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel, walk to Macquarie St after Campbell St, then take the bus to Port Arthur, Nubeena Rd at Safety Cove Rd. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Launceston (LST), take the taxi to Perth Fire Station, Main Rd, take the bus to Hobart Transit Centre, Liverpool St, walk to Hobart Interchange, Elizabeth St, Stop D4, then take the bus to Port Arthur, Nubeena Rd at Safety Cove Rd.

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