What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cairns is to fly and bus which costs $850 - $2,100 and takes 39h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Cairns is to fly which takes 24h 57m and costs $700 - $4,300.

How far is it from Manchester to Cairns?

The distance between Manchester and Cairns is 15126 km.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Cairns?

It takes approximately 24h 57m to get from Manchester to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Cairns?

Cairns is 9h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 11:07 AM in Manchester and 8:07 PM in Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1028+ hotels available in Cairns.

Manchester to Cairns - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Cairns by plane, train, or bus

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Fly Manchester Airport to Cairns
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1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cairns (CNS)plane MAN - CNS
24h 57m
$706–4,212
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cairns (CNS)plane LHR - CNS
26h 53m
$1,344–2,736
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cairns (CNS)plane LGW - CNS
28h 11m
$1,445–2,638
Train to Newcastle, fly to Cairns
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Cairns (CNS)plane NCL - CNS
30h 40m
$890–3,044
Fly Manchester Airport to Cooktown Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane MAN - CTN
2. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
39h 32m
$876–2,082

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cairns (CNS) flights

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21h 25mAverage Duration

$745Cheapest Price

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Distance: 15,125.8 km
Duration: 24h 57m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Singapore Airlines flies from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cairns (CNS) 4 times a week.

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