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

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

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  1. Bus via Cloncurry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tambo to Cloncurrybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    28h 44m
    $300–613

  2. Drive 1,160.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tambo to Cairnscar car 1,160.8 km
    14h 45m
    $208–301

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tambo to Barcaldinebus bus
    2. Take the train from Barcaldine to Rockhamptontrain train
    3. Take the train from Rockhampton to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    34h 9m
    $219–6,176

  4. Bus to Blackall Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tambo to Blackallbus bus
    2. Fly from Blackall Airport (BKQ) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BKQ - CNS
    33h 22m
    $259–817

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tambo to Barcaldinebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Rockhamptonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    29h 53m
    $264–466

  6. Bus to Longreach, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tambo to Longreachbus bus
    2. Fly from Longreach (LRE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane LRE - CNS
    13h 7m
    $572–1,426

  7. Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Tambo to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car car
    2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MOV - CNS
    9h 51m
    $362–2,818

  8. Bus to Charleville Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tambo to Charlevillebus bus
    2. Fly from Charleville Airport (CTL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane CTL - CNS
    10h 30m
    $363–1,073

Tambo to Cairns by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration28h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$300Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,005.8 km
  • Duration: 28h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Tambo to Cairns Central Station via Cloncurry and Townsville in around 28h 44m.

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