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

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There are 5 ways to get from Geraldton to Cairns by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Geraldton Airport (GET) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane GET - CNS
    11h 46m
    $387–1,144

  2. Bus, train via Joondalup

    1. Take the bus from Transwa Bay Transwa Geraldton to Joondalup Stn Transwa Joondalupbus bus
    2. Take the train from Perth to Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    5d 17h
    $1,162–18,841

  3. Drive 5,069.3 km

    1. Drive from Geraldton to Cairnscar car 5,069.3 km
    2d 10h
    $912–1,318

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Geraldton station to East Perthbus bus
    2. Take the train from Perth to Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    5d 20h
    $1,280–12,832

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Transwa Bay Transwa Geraldton to Joondalup Stn Transwa Joondalupbus bus
    2. Take the train from Perth to Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    5d 21h
    $1,212–12,661

Geraldton to Cairns by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration5d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,450.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 46m

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

Qantas, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Geraldton Airport (GET) to Cairns (CNS) twice daily.

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