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How to get fromJulia Creek to Cairnsby bus (Greyhound), train, car, plane, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Julia Creek to Cairns by bus (Greyhound), train, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Julia Creek to Townsvillebus bus Townsville
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    15h 30m
    $154–292

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Juila Creek station to Townsville stationtrain train Inlander
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    20h 40m
    $121–3,725

  3. Drive 849.4 km

    1. Drive from Julia Creek to Cairnscar car 849.4 km
    10h 50m
    $152–220

  4. Fly from Julia Creek Airport

    1. Fly from Julia Creek Airport (JCK) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane JCK - CNS
    11h 21m
    $417–970

  5. Bus via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Julia Creek to Townsvillebus bus Townsville
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    15h 31m
    $155–303

  6. Bus to Cloncurry Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Julia Creek to Cloncurrybus bus
    2. Fly from Cloncurry Airport (CNJ) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane CNJ - CNS
    8h 6m
    $606–1,282

  7. Bus to Mount Isa Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Julia Creek to Mount Isabus bus
    2. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane ISA - CNS
    7h 28m
    $554–1,520

Julia Creek to Cairns by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration15h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,026.3 km
  • Duration: 15h 30m

What companies run services between Julia Creek, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Julia Creek to Cairns Central Station via Townsville in around 15h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Juila Creek station to Cairns Central Station via Townsville station and Townsville in around 20h 40m.

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