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How to get fromDerby to Cairnsby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Derby to Cairns by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Derby Airport

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    1. Fly from Derby Airport (DRB) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane DRB - CNS
    44h 9m
    $439–1,135

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Derby to Katherinebus bus
    2. Take the train from Katherine to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    6d 21h
    $5,489–22,978

  3. Drive 3,454.7 km

    1. Drive from Derby to Cairnscar car 3,454.7 km
    46h 33m
    $618–892

  4. Bus to Broome, fly

    1. Take the bus from Derby to Broomebus bus
    2. Fly from Broome (BME) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BME - CNS
    13h 1m
    $846–1,380

  5. Bus to Fitzroy Crossing Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Derby to Fitzroy Crossingbus bus
    2. Fly from Fitzroy Crossing Airport (FIZ) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane FIZ - CNS
    44h 43m
    $513–1,607

  6. Bus, train via Sydney

    1. Take the bus from Derby to Katherinebus bus
    2. Take the train from Katherine to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Central Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    7d 21h
    $3,886–11,532

Derby to Cairns by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration7d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$3,886Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,362.2 km
  • Duration: 44h 9m

What companies run services between Derby, WA, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Aviair, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Derby Airport (DRB) to Cairns (CNS) once daily.

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