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How to get fromCeduna to Cairnsby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ceduna to Cairns by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Ceduna Airport (CED) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane CED - CNS
    18h 41m
    $253–965

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ceduna to Adelaidebus bus
    2. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albury to Central Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    3d 7h
    $612–1,176

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ceduna to Adelaidebus bus
    2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    3d 22h
    $2,400–19,677

  4. Drive  2,903.7 km

    1. Drive from Ceduna to Cairnscar car 2,903.7 km
    36h 27m
    $624–901

  5. Bus, train via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Ceduna to Adelaidebus bus
    2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    4d 2h
    $2,469–13,526

Ceduna to Cairns by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration3d 22hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,400Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,093.7 km
  • Duration: 18h 41m

What companies run services between Ceduna, SA, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Regional Express, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Ceduna Airport (CED) to Cairns (CNS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ceduna to Cairns via 85 Franklin St, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Albury, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 3d 7h.

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