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

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

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  1. Bus to Whyalla Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Port Augusta to Whyallabus bus
    2. Fly from Whyalla Airport (WYA) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane WYA - CNS
    10h 16m
    $200–703

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Augusta to Adelaidebus bus
    2. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albury to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    3d
    $550–1,115

  3. Bus, train via Adelaide

    1. Take the bus from Port Augusta to Cavanbus bus
    2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    3d 15h
    $2,334–19,609

  4. Drive  2,436.6 km

    1. Drive from Port Augusta to Cairnscar car 2,436.6 km
    31h 38m
    $447–646

  5. Bus to Adelaide Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Port Augusta to Adelaidebus bus
    2. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane ADL - CNS
    10h 23m
    $256–617

  6. Bus to Port Lincoln Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Port Augusta to Port Lincolnbus bus
    2. Fly from Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane PLO - CNS
    11h 54m
    $663–1,147

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Stop 17 Stuart Hwy / Stokes Tce - 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 20h
    $2,345–13,433

Port Augusta to Cairns by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration3d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,334Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,066.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 16m

What companies run services between Port Augusta, SA, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Port Augusta to Cairns via 85 Franklin St, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Albury, Sydney International Airport, Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 3d.

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