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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport (KGI) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane KGI - CNS
    12h 39m
    $393–1,204

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Kalgoorlie Stn Transwa Kalgoorlie to East Perth Stn Transwa East Perthtrain train
    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
    $1,115–18,873

  3. Drive 4,284.9 km

    1. Drive from Kalgoorlie to Cairnscar car 4,284.9 km
    2d 2h
    $771–1,113

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kalgoorlie Stn Transwa Kalgoorlie to East Perth Stn Transwa East Perthtrain train
    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
    $1,165–12,693

Kalgoorlie to Cairns by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration5d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,917.1 km
  • Duration: 12h 39m

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

Qantas, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport (KGI) to Cairns (CNS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kalgoorlie Stn Transwa Kalgoorlie to Cairns Central Station via East Perth Stn Platform 1, Perth Stn Platform 7, Perth, Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 5d 17h.

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