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How to get fromMitchell to Cairnsby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Mitchell to Cairns by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Bus to Roma, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mitchell to Romabus bus
    2. Fly from Roma (RMA) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane RMA - CNS
    8h 10m
    $299–1,171

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mitchell to Roma Streettrain train Westlander
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    40h 10m
    $241–8,730

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mitchell to Milesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Miles to Rockhamptonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    28h 15m
    $279–459

  4. Drive  1,378.5 km

    1. Drive from Mitchell to Cairnscar car 1,378.5 km
    17h 39m
    $252–364

  5. Bus to Charleville Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Mitchell to Charlevillebus bus
    2. Fly from Charleville Airport (CTL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane CTL - CNS
    10h 10m
    $362–1,012

  6. Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Mitchell to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car car
    2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MOV - CNS
    12h 8m
    $465–1,016

  7. Bus via Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Mitchell to Milesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Miles to Rockhamptonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Cairnsbus bus
    28h 55m
    $279–479

Mitchell to Cairns by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration28h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$279Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,216.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Mitchell, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Mitchell to Cairns Central Station via Miles and Rockhampton George Street in around 28h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mitchell to Cairns Central Station via Roma Street in around 40h 10m.

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