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How to get fromMelbourne to Cairns Airport (CNS)by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Cairns Airport (CNS) by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MEL - CNS
    4h 49m
    $158–578

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    2d 5h
    $307–6,993

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    2d 8h
    $506–918

  4. Drive 2,786.6 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Cairns Airport (CNS)car car 2,786.6 km
    32h 38m
    $494–713

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    2d 9h
    $397–923

  6. Bus via Campbellfield

    1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    2d 15h
    $446–610

Melbourne to Cairns Airport (CNS) by train and shuttle

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$307Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,334.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns (CNS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Cairns Airport via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Cairns Central Station, and Cairns Central Shopping Complex in around 2d 5h.

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