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

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There are 5 ways to get from Port Lincoln to Cairns by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane PLO - CNS
    9h 35m
    $269–958

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lewis St / Washington St - North West side to Adelaide Central Bus Stationbus 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 5h
    $514–1,164

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lewis St / Washington St - North West 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 21h
    $2,276–19,652

  4. Drive  2,777.6 km

    1. Drive from Port Lincoln to Cairnscar car 2,777.6 km
    35h 13m
    $585–845

  5. Bus, train via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Lewis St / Washington St - North West 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
    4d 1h
    $2,345–13,501

Port Lincoln to Cairns by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration3d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,276Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,222.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 35m

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

Regional Express, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) to Cairns (CNS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lewis St / Washington St - North West side 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 5h.

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