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How to get fromLizard Island National Park to Cairnsby unknown, bus, train, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Lizard Island National Park to Cairns by unknown, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Travel, bus

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    1. Walk from Lizard Island National Park to Cooktownunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus bus Cooktown to Cairns / ...
    6h 20m

  2. Travel, bus, train

    1. Walk from Lizard Island National Park to Cooktownunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Cooktown to Kurandabus bus
    3. Take the train from Kuranda station to Cairns stationtrain train
    8h 20m

  3. Travel, fly

    1. Walk from Lizard Island National Park to Cooktown Airport (CTN)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane CTN - CNS
    3h 49m

Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Cairns (CNS) flights

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Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Lizard Island National Park to Cairns.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 425.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Lizard Island National Park, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Lizard Island National Park to Cairns. However, you can travel to Cooktown then take the bus to Cairns. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lizard Island National Park to Cairns station via Cooktown, Kuranda, and Kuranda station in around 8h 20m.

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