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

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There are 6 ways to get from Charleville to Cairns by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Cairns

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    1. Fly from Charleville Airport (CTL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane CTL - CNS
    6h 20m
    $300–950

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Charleville to Roma Streettrain train Westlander
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    43h 50m
    $258–9,399

  3. Bus via Rockhampton

    1. Take the bus from Charleville to Milesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Miles to Rockhamptonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    30h 20m
    $302–521

  4. Drive  1,361.8 km

    1. Drive from Charleville to Cairnscar car 1,361.8 km
    16h 51m
    $288–415

  5. Fly to Cooktown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charleville Airport (CTL) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane CTL - CTN
    2. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus bus
    20h 30m
    $488–1,256

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charleville to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    41h 15m
    $387–668

Charleville to Cairns by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration30h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$302Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,067.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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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