How to Travel from
Bowen to Cairns Airport
by Plane, Train, Bus, Route or Car
Schedule
Bowen, Australia → Cairns Airport, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bowen to Cairns Airport
Composite routes from Bowen to Cairns Airport
Cheapest
7 h 7 min
Car
556 km.
from $30
Other
3 h 23 min
Train, Plane
435 km.
from $300.28
8 h 40 min
Train, Plane
435 km.
from $294.85
Route Navigator Bowen - Cairns Airport
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At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Herbert Street
Herbert Street, 1 km 587 м
1 km 587 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Livingstone Street
Livingstone Street, 231 м
231 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Livingstone Street
Livingstone Street, 484 м
484 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Leichhardt Street
Leichhardt Street, 2 km 13 м
2 km 13 м
Turn right onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 110 km 927 м
110 km 927 м
Continue onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 1 km 898 м
1 km 898 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bower Street
Bower Street, 3 km 75 м
3 km 75 м
Keep left and take A1 toward Townsville
Townsville, A1, 223 м
223 м
Continue onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 79 km 436 м
79 km 436 м
Turn right onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 1 km 89 м
1 km 89 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 2 km 152 м
2 km 152 м
Turn left onto Cross Street
Cross Street, 1 km 756 м
1 km 756 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Fulham Road
Fulham Road, 1 km 903 м
1 km 903 м
Turn right onto Hugh Street
Hugh Street, 2 km 993 м
2 km 993 м
Keep left
1 km 600 м
1 km 600 м
Keep right onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 2 м
1 km 2 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 754 м
1 km 754 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 6 km 162 м
6 km 162 м
Keep left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 151 km 898 м
151 km 898 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 95 km 840 м
95 km 840 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Ernest Street
Ernest Street, 31 km 511 м
31 km 511 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 277 м
277 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 52 km 269 м
52 km 269 м
Turn right onto Toogood Road
Toogood Road, 33 м
33 м
Turn left onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 155 м
155 м
Turn right onto Ishmael Road
Ishmael Road, 1 km 41 м
1 km 41 м
Continue onto Ishmael Road
Ishmael Road, 39 м
39 м
Turn right onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 458 м
458 м
Keep left
72 м
72 м
Turn left onto McCoombe Street
McCoombe Street, 1 km 878 м
1 km 878 м
Turn right onto Lennon Street
Lennon Street, 251 м
251 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto English Street
English Street, 327 м
327 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto English Street
English Street, 1 km 340 м
1 km 340 м
Turn right onto Anderson Street
Anderson Street, 284 м
284 м
Keep left
74 м
74 м
Turn left onto Macnamara Street
Macnamara Street, 1 km 174 м
1 km 174 м
Turn right onto Greenslopes Street
Greenslopes Street, 406 м
406 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Arthur Street
Arthur Street, 247 м
247 м
Keep left
1 km 685 м
1 km 685 м
Turn right onto Airport Avenue
Airport Avenue, 3 km 584 м
3 km 584 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mick Borzi Drive
Mick Borzi Drive, 448 м
448 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Mick Borzi Drive
Mick Borzi Drive, 147 м
147 м
Turn left onto Martin Mariner Street
Martin Mariner Street, 69 м
69 м
Continue onto Martin Mariner Street
Martin Mariner Street, 27 м
27 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
FlexFlight ApS
Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$391.30
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Mackay to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$543.48
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Mackay to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$706.52
Skytrans
Website:
skytrans.com.au/
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$391.30
Bus operators
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Bowen to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$119.57
Mission Link
Bus from Babinda to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Premier Motor Service
Bus from Bowen to Babinda
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.04–$52.17
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Bowen to Proserpine
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$1.96–$141.42
Train from Bowen to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
9h 12m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$17.39–$1,228.73
Train from Bowen to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$5.98–$423.28
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Bowen to Cairns Airport (CNS)?
The cheapest way to get from Bowen to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to bus which costs $54.35 - $119.57 and takes 9h 53m.
What is the fastest way to get from Bowen to Cairns Airport (CNS)?
The fastest way to get from Bowen to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to train and fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $184.78 - $815.22 .
How far is it from Bowen to Cairns Airport (CNS)?
The distance between Bowen and Cairns Airport (CNS) is 579 km. The road distance is 556.2 km.
How do I travel from Bowen to Cairns Airport (CNS) without a car?
The best way to get from Bowen to Cairns Airport (CNS) without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 9h 50m and costs .
How long does it take to get from Bowen to Cairns Airport (CNS)?
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Bowen to Cairns Airport (CNS), including transfers.
Train or bus from Bowen to Cairns Airport (CNS)?
The best way to get from Bowen to Cairns Airport (CNS) is to train which takes 11h 3m and costs $29.35 - $1413.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $119.57 and takes 9h 53m.
Can I drive from Bowen to Cairns Airport (CNS)?
Yes, the driving distance between Bowen to Cairns Airport (CNS) is 556 km. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Bowen to Cairns Airport (CNS).
Where can I stay near Cairns Airport (CNS)?
There are 829+ hotels available in Cairns Airport (CNS). Prices start at $72.26 per night.
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