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

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There are 6 ways to get from Winton to Cairns by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Winton Airport (WIN) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane WIN - CNS
    4h 43m
    $353–889

  2. Drive 802 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Winton to Cairnscar car 802 km
    10h 31m
    $144–208

  3. Bus via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Winton to Cloncurrybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairnsbus bus
    21h 35m
    $229–461

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Winton to Cloncurrybus bus
    2. Take the train from Cloncurry station to Townsville stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    28h 43m
    $193–4,420

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Winton to Cloncurrybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    21h 39m
    $233–455

  6. Bus, train via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Winton to Cloncurrybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    22h 42m
    $229–1,681

Winton to Cairns by bus, foot, and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration28h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 684 km
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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

Regional Express and Qantas fly from Winton Airport (WIN) to Cairns (CNS) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Winton to Cairns via Cloncurry, Breakwater Terminal, Sturt Street, and Townsville in around 21h 35m.

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