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

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

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  1. Travel, bus

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    1. Walk from Lizard Island 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 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 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

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Lizard Island to Cairns.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 425.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

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

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