What is the cheapest way to get from Charleville to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Charleville to Cairns is to drive which costs $240 - $360 and takes 16h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charleville to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Charleville to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $320 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Charleville and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Charleville to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Charleville and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Miles and Rockhampton George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Charleville and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Charleville to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Charleville and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 50m.

How far is it from Charleville to Cairns?

The distance between Charleville and Cairns is 1067 km. The road distance is 1361.8 km.

How do I travel from Charleville to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Charleville to Cairns without a car is to bus via Rockhampton which takes 30h 20m and costs $280 - $500.

How long does it take to get from Charleville to Cairns?

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Charleville to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charleville to Cairns bus from?

Charleville to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Charleville station.

Where do I catch the Charleville to Cairns train from?

Charleville to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Charleville station.

Train, bus or fly from Charleville to Cairns?

The best way to get from Charleville to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $320 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Rockhampton, which costs $280 - $500 and takes 30h 20m, you could also train, which costs $250 - $9,500 and takes 43h 50m.

Where does the Charleville to Cairns bus arrive?

Charleville to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

Where does the Charleville to Cairns train arrive?

Charleville to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Charleville to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Charleville to Cairns is 1362 km. It takes approximately 16h 51m to drive from Charleville to Cairns.

How do I get a train ticket from Charleville to Cairns?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Charleville to Cairns?

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Charleville to Cairns - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Charleville to Cairns by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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Fly Charleville Airport to Cairns
best
1. Fly from Charleville Airport (CTL) to Cairns (CNS)plane CTL - CNS
6h 35m
$320–1,000
Drive 1,361.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Charleville to Cairnscar 1,361.8 km
16h 51m
$245–354
Bus via Rockhampton
1. Take the bus from Charleville to Milesbus
2. Take the bus from Miles to Rockhamptonbus
3. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
30h 20m
$281–499
Train
1. Take the train from Charleville to Roma Streettrain Westlander
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
43h 50m
$258–9,399
Fly Charleville Airport to Cooktown Airport, bus
1. Fly from Charleville Airport (CTL) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane CTL - CTN
2. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
20h 30m
$465–1,195
Bus to Roma, fly to Cairns
1. Take the bus from Charleville to Romabus
2. Fly from Roma (RMA) to Cairns (CNS)plane RMA - CNS
10h 15m
$361–1,218
Bus to Longreach, fly to Cairns
1. Take the bus from Charleville to Longreachbus
2. Fly from Longreach (LRE) to Cairns (CNS)plane LRE - CNS
15h 32m
$599–1,590
Bus
1. Take the bus from Charleville to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
41h 15m
$376–687

Charleville to Cairns by bus

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Distance: 1,067.1 km
Duration: 6h 35m

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

Regional Express, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Charleville Airport (CTL) to Cairns (CNS) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charleville to Cairns Central Station via Miles and Rockhampton George Street in around 30h 20m.

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