Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Winton

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Winton Airport (WIN)plane plane CNS - WIN
    5h 8m
    $411–1,018

  2. Drive 802.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairns to Wintoncar car 802.3 km
    10h 31m
    $145–209

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Townsvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cloncurrybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Wintonbus bus
    22h 30m
    $247–510

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Townsville station to Cloncurry stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Wintonbus bus
    29h 4m
    $191–4,387

  5. Bus via Cairns Central Station

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cloncurrybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Wintonbus bus
    22h 55m
    $234–455

  6. Train, bus via Townsville

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cloncurrybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Wintonbus bus
    23h 21m
    $227–1,648

  7. Train, Railbus

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Rockhamptontrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Longreachtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Longreach to Wintonbus bus
    34h 41m
    $221–6,482

Cairns to Winton by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration22h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$247Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairns to Winton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 684.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

Regional Express and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Winton Airport (WIN) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Winton via Townsville and Cloncurry in around 22h 30m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers