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How to get fromLaura to Cairnsby car, bus, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Laura to Cairns by car, bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Drive, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Laura to Palmer Rivercar car
    2. Take the bus from Palmer River to Cairnsbus bus Cooktown to Cairns
    4h 6m
    $66–99

  2. Drive 304.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Laura to Cairnscar car 304.7 km
    3h 48m
    $55–79

  3. Drive, fly

    1. Drive from Laura to Cooktown Airport (CTN)car car
    2. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane CTN - CNS
    3h 44m
    $72–399

  4. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Laura to Lakeland Downstaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Lakeland Downs to Cairnsbus bus Cooktown to Cairns
    4h 24m
    $306–382

Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Laura to Cairns.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 314.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Laura, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Laura to Cairns. However, you can drive to Palmer River then take the bus to Cairns. Alternatively, you can drive from Laura to Cairns in around 3h 48m.

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