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How to get fromHeathrow to Cairnsby plane or bus

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

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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
    23h 20m
    $1,100–2,400

  2. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cairns

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    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane LGW - CNS
    26h 20m
    $662–3,920

  3. Fly London City Airport to Cairns

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane LCY - CNS
    28h 15m
    $1,038–3,585

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Cooktown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane LHR - CTN
    2. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus bus
    30h 45m
    $846–2,436

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

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration27h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$777Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15,156.5 km
  • Duration: 23h 20m

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

Singapore Airlines flies from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cairns (CNS) once daily.

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