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

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There are 8 ways to get from Mount Gambier to Cairns by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Mount Gambier Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MGB - CNS
    6h 45m
    $219–796

  2. Bus, train to Melbourne Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Melton Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MEL - CNS
    12h 30m
    $150–635

  3. Bus, train via Sydney

    1. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    4. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    5. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    2d 11h
    $345–7,025

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    2d 14h
    $505–935

  5. Drive  2,964.8 km

    1. Drive from Mount Gambier to Cairnscar car 2,964.8 km
    34h 53m
    $537–775

  6. Bus, bus to Adelaide Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Jubillee Hwy East - North East side to Princes Hwy / Watson St - West sidebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Princes Hwy / Watson St - West side to Adelaide Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane ADL - CNS
    12h 51m
    $200–616

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jubillee Hwy East - North East side to Adelaide Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    3d 18h
    $2,276–19,620

  8. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Jubillee Hwy East - North East side to Adelaide Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    3d 22h
    $2,345–13,469

Mount Gambier to Cairns by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$345Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,388.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Mount Gambier, SA, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Regional Express, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Cairns (CNS) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Cairns via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 2d 14h.

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