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How to get fromPort Hedland to Cairnsby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Port Hedland to Cairns by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Port Hedland

    best
    1. Fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane PHE - CNS
    10h 16m
    $788–2,345

  2. Drive 4,134.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Port Hedland to Cairnscar car 4,134.3 km
    2d 6h
    $742–1,071

  3. Bus, train via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Port Hedland Visitor Centre to East Perthbus bus
    2. Take the train from Perth to Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    6d 15h
    $1,372–19,148

  4. Bus to Karratha Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Port Hedland Visitor Centre to Karratha Welcome Roadbus bus
    2. Fly from Karratha Airport (KTA) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane KTA - CNS
    15h 17m
    $817–2,258

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Hedland Visitor Centre to East Perthbus bus
    2. Take the train from Perth to Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    6d 19h
    $1,422–12,968

Port Hedland to Cairns by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration6d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,372Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,899.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 16m

What companies run services between Port Hedland, WA, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Cairns (CNS) once daily.

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