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How to Travel from

Adelaide Airport to Cairns

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Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Adelaide Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$369.57
Plane from Adelaide Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$250.00–$923.91

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Adelaide Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$706.52
Plane from Adelaide Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$260.87–$760.87

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Adelaide Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$413.04

Hinterland Aviation

Website:
hinterlandaviation.com.au/
Plane from Adelaide Airport to Cooktown
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$478.26

Bus operators

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Albury station to Central
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.96–$50.00

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Albury station to Central
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.17–$119.57
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$195.65

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury
Ave. Duration:
14h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.15–$40.22

Trans North Bus & Coach

Phone:
+61 7 3036 2070
Website:
transnorthbus.com.au/
Bus from Cooktown to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$43.48–$65.22

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$163.04

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
25h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$52.17–$3,844.23

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Adelaide to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2d 8h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,364.36–$3,357.93

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns is to fly which costs $119.57 - $347.83 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $119.57 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Adelaide Airport (ADL) and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Stop 10 Adelaide Airport and arriving at Cairns Central Station via 85 Franklin St, Albury station, Central Station, King George Square, 1d and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 21h.

How far is it from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns?

The distance between Adelaide Airport (ADL) and Cairns is 2139 km. The road distance is 2971.6 km.

How do I travel from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 21h and costs $250 - $532.61 .

How long does it take to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns?

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns bus from?

Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from 85 Franklin St station.

Train, bus or fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns?

The best way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $119.57 - $347.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $532.61 and takes 2 days 21h, you could also train, which costs $1304.35 - $7608.70 and takes 3 days 12h.

Where does the Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns bus arrive?

Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Albury Station/Hume Hwy.

What is the time difference between Adelaide Airport (ADL) and Cairns?

Cairns is 30 min behind Adelaide Airport (ADL). It is currently 19:55 in Adelaide Airport (ADL) and 19:25 in Cairns.

Can I drive from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns is 2972 km. It takes approximately 34h 18m to drive from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 827+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $72.26 per night.
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