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How to get fromCanberra to Mission Beachby plane, shuttle, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Canberra to Mission Beach by plane, shuttle, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Canberra International Airport to Cairns, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane CBR - CNS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Cairns Airport to Mission Beachshuttle bus
    10h 27m
    $423–849

  2. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly to Cairns, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Cairns Airport to Mission Beachshuttle bus
    11h 14m
    $259–601

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Tullytrain train
    43h 13m
    $361–6,397

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mission / Wongaling Beach Big Cassowarybus bus
    45h 44m
    $416–719

  5. Drive  2,382.6 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Mission Beachcar car 2,382.6 km
    27h 5m
    $431–623

  6. Fly Canberra International Airport to Townsville Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane CBR - TSV
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Mission Beachbus bus
    11h 54m
    $380–761

  7. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane SYD - TSV
    3. Take the bus from Townsville to Mission Beachbus bus
    12h 26m
    $286–663

  8. Bus via Cardwell

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cardwellbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cardwell to Mission Beachbus bus
    2d 2h
    $458–704

Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar94Weekly Planes
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$298Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,247.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 27m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Mission Beach, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Canberra Station to Mission Beach via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Tully in around 43h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Mission Beach via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Mission / Wongaling Beach Big Cassowary in around 45h 44m.

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