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

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

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  1. Fly from Cloncurry Airport

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    1. Fly from Cloncurry Airport (CNJ) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane CNJ - CNS
    5h 25m
    $573–1,227

  2. Train

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    1. Take the train from Cloncurry station to Townsville stationtrain train Inlander
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    23h 50m
    $134–4,214

  3. Bus via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Townsvillebus bus Townsville
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    17h
    $173–346

  4. Drive 986.7 km

    1. Drive from Cloncurry to Cairnscar car 986.7 km
    12h 21m
    $178–257

  5. Bus to Mount Isa Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Mount Isabus bus
    2. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane ISA - CNS
    5h 48m
    $533–1,476

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Townsvillebus bus Townsville
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    17h 4m
    $172–335

Cloncurry to Cairns by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration23h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 704.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

Qantas and Regional Express fly from Cloncurry Airport (CNJ) to Cairns (CNS) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cloncurry to Cairns via Breakwater Terminal, Sturt Street, and Townsville in around 17h.

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