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How to get fromEdmonton to Great Barrier Reefby plane, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Edmonton to Great Barrier Reef by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Edmonton International Airport to Cairns

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    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane YEG - CNS
    26h 17m
    $758–2,208

  2. Bus to Calgary International Airport, fly to Cairns

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    1. Take the bus from Edmonton to Calgary International Airport Domestic Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane YYC - CNS
    28h 59m
    $739–2,164

  3. Fly Edmonton International Airport to Townsville Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane YEG - TSV
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    33h 22m
    $805–4,010

  4. Bus to Grande Prairie Airport, fly to Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Edmonton Downtown Ticket Office - 10014 104 St to Grande Prairie, AB - Podollan Inn & Spabus bus
    2. Fly from Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane YQU - CNS
    33h 15m

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration24h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$761Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,250.7 km
  • Duration: 26h 17m

What companies run services between Edmonton, AB, Canada and Great Barrier Reef?

Air Canada, Virgin Australia, and four other airlines fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Cairns (CNS) 5 times a day.

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