There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to Soldiers Hill by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane CNS - ISA
3h 22m$501–1,370Train
cheapest- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Townsville station to Mount Isa stationtrain Inlander
28h$157–4,981Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Cairns to Townsvillebus Townsville / ...
- Take the bus from Townsville to Mount Isabus Mount Isa
18h 36m$209–445Drive 1,102 km
- Drive from Cairns to Soldiers Hillcar 1,102 km
12h 49m$195–282Bus via Cairns Central Station
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsvillebus Pm19
- Take the bus from Townsville to Mount Isabus Mount Isa
19h 1m$196–390
Cairns (CNS) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Soldiers Hill is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 12h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Soldiers Hill is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $500 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Soldiers Hill. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Mount Isa via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Soldiers Hill station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Mount Isa station via Townsville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h.
The distance between Cairns and Soldiers Hill is 794 km. The road distance is 1102 km.
The best way to get from Cairns to Soldiers Hill without a car is to bus which takes 18h 36m and costs $200 - $450.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Cairns to Soldiers Hill, including transfers.
Cairns to Soldiers Hill bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Cairns station.
Cairns to Soldiers Hill train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
The best way to get from Cairns to Soldiers Hill is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $500 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $450 and takes 18h 36m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $5,000 and takes 28h.
What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Soldiers Hill, QLD, Australia?
Regional Express and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Soldiers Hill via Townsville and Mount Isa in around 18h 36m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Cairns to Mount Isa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $430–950
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Cairns to Mount Isa Airport via Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–1,267
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $45–70
- AChoice
- $60–80
- Gold Class
- $1,012
- Heritage Class
- $1,267
Train from Townsville station to Mount Isa station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $100–3,653
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $100–150
- AChoice
- $180–240
- Gold Class
- $2,916
- Heritage Class
- $3,653
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Cairns to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $65–95
- Advantage
- $75–110
- Flexible
- $90–130
Bus from Townsville to Mount Isa
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Advantage
- $160–250
- Flexible
- $210–300
Bus from Townsville to Mount Isa
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Advantage
- $160–250
- Flexible
- $210–300
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Cairns to Soldiers Hill bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Townsville station.
Cairns to Soldiers Hill train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Soldiers Hill is 1102 km. It takes approximately 12h 49m to drive from Cairns to Soldiers Hill.
There are 31+ hotels available in Soldiers Hill.