There are 6 ways to get from Longreach to Cairns Airport (CNS) by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Fly from Longreach
best- Fly from Longreach (LRE) to Cairns (CNS)plane LRE - CNS
6h 25m$500–1,300Drive 985.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Longreach to Cairns Airport (CNS)car 985.9 km
12h 28m$175–253Bus
- Take the bus from Longreach to Rockhamptonbus Rockhampton
- Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
28h 15m$239–420Train
- Take the train from Longreach to Rockhamptontrain Spirit of the Outback
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
33h 51m$190–6,482Railbus to Winton Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Longreach to Wintonbus
- Fly from Winton Airport (WIN) to Cairns (CNS)plane WIN - CNS
6h 27m$358–875Bus via Cairns Hospital (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Longreach to Rockhamptonbus Rockhampton
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Cairnsbus Cairns
28h 17m$280–611
Longreach to Cairns Airport (CNS) by bus and shuttle
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Longreach to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 12h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Longreach to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $500 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Longreach to Cairns Airport (CNS) station. However, there are services departing from Longreach and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Rockhampton George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Longreach to Cairns Airport (CNS) station. However, there are services departing from Longreach and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 51m.
The distance between Longreach and Cairns Airport (CNS) is 746 km. The road distance is 985.9 km.
The best way to get from Longreach to Cairns Airport (CNS) without a car is to bus which takes 28h 15m and costs $230 - $420.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to fly from Longreach (LRE) to Cairns (CNS), including transfers and time at the airport.
Longreach to Cairns Airport (CNS) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Longreach station.
Longreach to Cairns Airport (CNS) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Longreach station.
The best way to get from Longreach to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $500 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $420 and takes 28h 15m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $6,500 and takes 33h 51m.
What companies run services between Longreach, QLD, Australia and Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia?
Qantas and Jetstar fly from Longreach (LRE) to Cairns (CNS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longreach to Cairns Airport via Rockhampton George Street, Cairns Central Station, and Cairns Central Shopping Complex in around 28h 15m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Longreach to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
Flights from Longreach to Cairns via Brisbane, Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $750–1,300
Flights from Winton Airport to Cairns via Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $300–800
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Winton Airport to Cairns via Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $300–800
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Longreach to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $80–2,583
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $80–110
- AChoice
- $130–170
- Gold Class
- $2,062
- Heritage Class
- $2,583
Train from Rockhampton to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–3,847
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $110–150
- AChoice
- $190–250
- Gold Class
- $3,072
- Heritage Class
- $3,847
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Longreach to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $100–160
- Advantage
- $130–190
- Flexible
- $160–230
Bus from Longreach to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $100–160
- Advantage
- $130–190
- Flexible
- $160–230
Bus from Rockhampton to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–380
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $170–240
- Advantage
- $210–310
- Flexible
- $260–380
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Rockhampton George Street to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–190
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Bus from Longreach to Winton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $28–35
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
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There is no direct flight from Longreach Airport to Cairns Airport. The quickest flight takes 6h 25m and has one stopover.
Longreach to Cairns Airport (CNS) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Longreach to Cairns Airport (CNS) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Longreach to Cairns Airport (CNS) is 986 km. It takes approximately 12h 28m to drive from Longreach to Cairns Airport (CNS).
Jetstar and Qantas offer flights from Longreach Airport to Cairns Airport.
There are 1013+ hotels available in Cairns Airport (CNS).