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How to get fromWarrnambool to Great Barrier Reefby train or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Warrnambool to Great Barrier Reef by train or plane

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  1. Train to Melbourne Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MEL - CNS
    8h 41m
    $185–635

  2. Train to Avalon Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane AVV - CNS
    12h 15m
    $263–1,013

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar73Weekly Planes
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,608.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Warrnambool, VIC, Australia and Great Barrier Reef?

There is no direct connection from Warrnambool to Great Barrier Reef. However, you can take the train to Southern Cross Station, walk to Skybus Coach Terminal, take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, then take the line 100 bus to Cairns City bus station, platform 1. Alternatively, you can take the train to Lara Station, walk to Lara Station/Hicks St, take the line 18 bus to Avalon Airport Terminal/Airport Dr, walk to Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, then take the line 100 bus to Cairns City bus station, platform 1.

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