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How to Travel from

Cairns to Heron Island

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Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cairns to Hervey
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$318.00–$1,081.19

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$254.40–$826.79
Plane from Cairns to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.00–$610.55
Plane from Cairns to Hervey
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.36–$699.59

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.64–$508.80
Plane from Cairns to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
6h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.24–$699.59

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
18h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.20–$305.28
Bus from Rockhampton to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.81–$30.53

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Mount
Ave. Duration:
17h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.04–$127.20

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
17h 37m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$43.25–$3,097.28
Train from Howard to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.90–$631.76

Other operators

Heron Island Transportation

Phone:
1800 875 343
Website:
heronisland.com/stay/getting-here
Other from Gladstone Marina to Heron
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$72.19

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Heron Island?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Heron Island is to bus and ferry via Mount Larcom which costs $141.30 - $282.61 and takes 22h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Heron Island?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Heron Island is to fly and ferry which takes 9h 50m and costs $206.52 - $521.74 .

How far is it from Cairns to Heron Island?

The distance between Cairns and Heron Island is 1067 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Heron Island without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Heron Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 20h 41m and costs $103.26 - $2717.39 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Heron Island?

It takes approximately 9h 50m to get from Cairns to Heron Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Heron Island?

There are two+ hotels available in Heron Island. Prices start at $221.70 per night.
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