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How to get fromHeathrow to Cairnsby plane, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Heathrow to Cairns by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Cairns

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane LHR - CNS
    21h 55m
    $1,200–2,500

  2. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Townsville Airport, train

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane LHR - TSV
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    30h 51m
    $789–3,417

  3. Fly London City Airport to Cairns

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane LCY - CNS
    29h 4m
    $1,039–3,886

  4. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane LGW - CNS
    26h 30m
    $1,341–2,455

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration22h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$876Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15,156.5 km
  • Duration: 21h 55m

What companies run services between Heathrow, England and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Singapore Airlines, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cairns (CNS) twice daily.

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