How far is it from Lizard Island to Cairns?

The distance between Lizard Island and Cairns is 267 km.

How do I travel from Lizard Island to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Lizard Island to Cairns without a car is to travel and bus which takes 6h 20m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Lizard Island to Cairns?

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Lizard Island to Cairns, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1043+ hotels available in Cairns.

Lizard Island to Cairns - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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

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1. Walk from Lizard Island to Cooktown Airport (CTN)unknown
2. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Cairns (CNS)plane CTN - CNS
3h 8m
Travel, bus
1. Walk from Lizard Island to Cooktownunknown
2. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus Cooktown to Cairns / ...
6h 20m
Travel, bus, train
1. Walk from Lizard Island to Cooktownunknown
2. Take the bus from Cooktown to Kurandabus
3. Take the train from Kuranda station to Cairns stationtrain
8h 20m

Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Cairns (CNS) flights

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Distance: 267.4 km
Duration: 3h 8m

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 Airport (CTN) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, then take the line 100 bus to Cairns Hospital. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lizard Island to Cairns via Cooktown in around 6h 20m.

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