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How to get fromCairns to Quilpieby bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cairns to Quilpie by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, Railbus via Rockhampton

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton George Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Milesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Miles to Charlevillebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Charleville station to Quilpiebus bus
    34h 10m
    $317–541

  2. Drive 1,378.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairns to Quilpiecar car 1,378.5 km
    21h 56m
    $248–358

  3. Train, Railbus

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Charlevilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Charleville station to Quilpiebus bus
    46h 30m
    $289–9,111

  4. Fly to Quilpie

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Quilpie (ULP)plane plane CNS - ULP
    30h 55m
    $310–950

  5. Bus, Railbus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Charlevillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charleville station to Quilpiebus bus
    44h 15m
    $404–721

  6. Fly to Charleville Airport, Railbus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Charleville Airport (CTL)plane plane CNS - CTL
    2. Take the bus from Charleville station to Quilpiebus bus
    10h 10m
    $270–931

  7. Fly to Blackall Airport, bus, Railbus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Blackall Airport (BKQ)plane plane CNS - BKQ
    2. Take the bus from Blackall to Charlevillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charleville station to Quilpiebus bus
    16h 37m
    $455–1,445

Cairns to Quilpie by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration34h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$317Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,262 km
  • Duration: 34h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Cairns Central Station to Quilpie via Rockhampton, Miles, Charleville, and Charleville station in around 34h 10m. Alternatively, Qantas, Regional Express, and Virgin Australia fly from Cairns (CNS) to Quilpie (ULP) twice a week.

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