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How to get fromWinnipeg to Great Barrier Reefby plane or train

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

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  1. Fly to Cairns

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    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane YWG - CNS
    26h 57m
    $853–2,403

  2. Fly to Townsville Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane YWG - TSV
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    34h 2m
    $850–4,005

Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration25h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$869Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,373.3 km
  • Duration: 26h 57m

What companies run services between Winnipeg, MB, Canada and Great Barrier Reef?

Air Canada, Virgin Australia, and four other airlines fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Cairns (CNS) 4 times a day.

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