How to Travel from
Cairns to Perth Airport
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Cairns, Australia → Perth Airport, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Perth Airport
Composite routes from Cairns to Perth Airport
Cheapest
2 d 7 h 6 min
Car
4724 km.
from $259
Other
4 d 19 h 37 min
3429 km.
from $6135.29
12 h 26 min
Bus, Plane
3428 km.
from $470.14
5 d 2 h 15 min
Bus, Train
3428 km.
from $3208.35
5 d 23 h 47 min
Bus, Train
3428 km.
from $4606.24
Route Navigator Cairns - Perth Airport
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Continue onto McLeod Street
McLeod Street, 116 м
116 м
Turn right onto Upward Street
Upward Street, 319 м
319 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Martyn Street
Martyn Street, 483 м
483 м
Turn right onto Florence Street
Florence Street, 113 м
113 м
Keep left onto Draper Street
Draper Street, 1 km 277 м
1 km 277 м
Keep right onto Kenny Street
Kenny Street, 18 м
18 м
Keep left onto Draper Street
Draper Street, 367 м
367 м
Turn right onto Comport Street
Comport Street, 3 km 458 м
3 km 458 м
Keep left onto Ray Jones Drive on ramp and take A1 toward Innisfail
Ray Jones Drive on ramp, Innisfail, A1, 18 km 948 м
18 km 948 м
Turn sharp right onto Riverstone Road
Riverstone Road, 1 km 975 м
1 km 975 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Gillies Highway
Gillies Highway, 9 km 709 м
9 km 709 м
Turn left onto Roos Road
Roos Road, 439 м
439 м
Keep right
3 km 775 м
3 km 775 м
Turn left onto Gillies Highway
Gillies Highway, 25 km 23 м
25 km 23 м
Turn left onto Malanda Lake Barrine Road
Malanda Lake Barrine Road, 12 km 850 м
12 km 850 м
Turn left onto Lynch Street
Lynch Street, 354 м
354 м
Turn left onto Patrick Street
Patrick Street, 19 km 140 м
19 km 140 м
Turn right onto East Evelyn Road
East Evelyn Road, 6 km 651 м
6 km 651 м
Turn left onto Sluice Creek Road
Sluice Creek Road, 4 km 309 м
4 km 309 м
Turn left onto Kennedy Highway
Kennedy Highway, 124 km 575 м
124 km 575 м
Keep left onto Kennedy Developmental Road
Kennedy Developmental Road, 95 km 864 м
95 km 864 м
Keep right onto The Lynd Junction
The Lynd Junction, 455 м
455 м
Continue onto Kennedy Developmental Road
Kennedy Developmental Road, 265 km 476 м
265 km 476 м
Turn right onto Mowbray Street
Mowbray Street, 247 м
247 м
Turn left onto Resolution Street
Resolution Street, 1 km 933 м
1 km 933 м
Turn left onto Winton Road
Winton Road, 213 km 994 м
213 km 994 м
Turn right onto Chirnside Street
Chirnside Street, 2 km 625 м
2 km 625 м
Turn right onto Elderslie Street
Elderslie Street, 426 м
426 м
Turn right onto Landsborough Highway
Landsborough Highway, 5 km 943 м
5 km 943 м
Turn left onto Kennedy Developmental Road
Kennedy Developmental Road, 354 km 277 м
354 km 277 м
Turn left onto Diamantina Developmental Road
Diamantina Developmental Road, 215 km 838 м
215 km 838 м
Turn right onto Eyre Developmental Road
Eyre Developmental Road, 164 km 142 м
164 km 142 м
Turn left onto Adelaide Street
Adelaide Street, 285 м
285 м
Continue onto Eyre Developmental Road
Eyre Developmental Road, 4 km 743 м
4 km 743 м
Continue onto Birdsville Track
Birdsville Track, 513 km 498 м
513 km 498 м
Turn left onto The Outback Highway
The Outback Highway, 338 km 355 м
338 km 355 м
Turn right onto Flinders Ranges Way
Flinders Ranges Way, 141 м
141 м
Keep left onto B83
40 м
40 м
Turn slight left onto Flinders Ranges Way
Flinders Ranges Way, 37 km 20 м
37 km 20 м
Continue onto Victoria Parade
Victoria Parade, 4 km 992 м
4 km 992 м
Keep right onto Stuart Highway
Stuart Highway, 87 м
87 м
Turn left
24 km 44 м
24 km 44 м
Turn right onto Eyre Highway
Eyre Highway, 129 km 418 м
129 km 418 м
Turn slight right onto Eyre Highway
Eyre Highway, 89 km 594 м
89 km 594 м
Turn right onto Eyre Highway
Eyre Highway, 218 km 888 м
218 km 888 м
Keep right onto Trading Stock Route
Trading Stock Route, 7 km 893 м
7 km 893 м
Continue onto Trading Stock Route
Trading Stock Route, 1 km 501 м
1 km 501 м
Turn right onto Eyre Highway
Eyre Highway, 1194 km 114 м
1194 km 114 м
Turn right onto Coolgardie-Esperance Highway
Coolgardie-Esperance Highway, 8 km 199 м
8 km 199 м
Turn left onto Hyden Road
Hyden Road, 289 km 102 м
289 km 102 м
Continue onto Hyden-Lake King Road
Hyden-Lake King Road, 62 km 629 м
62 km 629 м
Turn right onto Cook Street
Cook Street, 2 km 989 м
2 km 989 м
Turn right onto Corrigin Kondinin Road
Corrigin Kondinin Road, 237 km 247 м
237 km 247 м
Turn right onto Chevin Road
Chevin Road, 5 km 616 м
5 km 616 м
Turn sharp right onto Canning Mills Road
Canning Mills Road, 1 km 735 м
1 km 735 м
Turn left onto Mills Road East
Mills Road East, 4 km 915 м
4 km 915 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mills Road East
Mills Road East, 324 м
324 м
Turn right onto Tonkin Highway
Tonkin Highway, 12 km 326 м
12 km 326 м
Keep left onto Horrie Miller Drive Exit and drive toward Kewdale, Freight Terminal, Airport, Commercial Centre
Horrie Miller Drive Exit, Kewdale, Freight Terminal, Airport, Commercial Centre, 388 м
388 м
Keep right onto Horrie Miller Drive Exit
Horrie Miller Drive Exit, 1 km 633 м
1 km 633 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Horrie Miller Drive
Horrie Miller Drive, 1 km 786 м
1 km 786 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Horrie Miller Drive
Horrie Miller Drive, 1 km 806 м
1 km 806 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Paltridge Road
Paltridge Road, 78 м
78 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Paltridge Road
Paltridge Road, 98 м
98 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
140 м
140 м
Turn right onto Martin Road
Martin Road, 459 м
459 м
Keep left
356 м
356 м
Turn right
212 м
212 м
Arrive at destination
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Train operators
Found: 3
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Perth Airport (PER)?
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Perth Airport (PER) is to fly which costs $217.39 - $521.74 and takes 6h 20m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Perth Airport (PER)?
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Perth Airport (PER) is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $217.39 - $521.74 .
Is there a direct train between Cairns and Perth Airport (PER)?
No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Perth Airport (PER). However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Airport Central Stn Platform 2 via Roma Street Station, Sydney Central Station and Perth Stn Platform 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 19h.
How far is it from Cairns to Perth Airport (PER)?
The distance between Cairns and Perth Airport (PER) is 3438 km. The road distance is 5241.3 km.
How do I travel from Cairns to Perth Airport (PER) without a car?
The best way to get from Cairns to Perth Airport (PER) without a car is to train which takes 4 days 19h and costs $1521.74 - $9239.13 .
How long does it take to get from Cairns to Perth Airport (PER)?
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Cairns to Perth Airport (PER), including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cairns to Perth Airport (PER) train from?
Cairns to Perth Airport (PER) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
Train or fly from Cairns to Perth Airport (PER)?
The best way to get from Cairns to Perth Airport (PER) is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $217.39 - $521.74 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1521.74 - $9239.13 and takes 4 days 19h.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Perth Airport (PER)?
Perth Airport (PER) is 2h behind Cairns. It is currently 03:46 in Cairns and 01:46 in Perth Airport (PER).
Where does the Cairns to Perth Airport (PER) train arrive?
Cairns to Perth Airport (PER) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Can I drive from Cairns to Perth Airport (PER)?
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Perth Airport (PER) is 5241 km. It takes approximately 2 days 9h to drive from Cairns to Perth Airport (PER).
Where can I stay near Perth Airport (PER)?
There are 962+ hotels available in Perth Airport (PER). Prices start at $74.13 per night.
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