How to Travel from
Perth Airport to Cairns
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Perth Airport, Australia → Cairns, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Perth Airport to Cairns
Composite routes from Perth Airport to Cairns
Cheapest
2 d 6 h 57 min
Car
4724 km.
from $259
Fastest
5 h 23 min
Plane
Other
4 d 21 h 1 min
3429 km.
from $5622.91
10 h 22 min
Bus, Plane
3428 km.
from $577.91
12 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
3428 km.
from $552.51
5 d 1 h 7 min
Train
3429 km.
from $4059.98
5 d 13 h 23 min
3428 km.
from $4261.04
4 d 21 h 1 min
3429 km.
from $5622.91
10 h 22 min
Bus, Plane
3428 km.
from $577.91
12 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
3428 km.
from $552.51
5 d 1 h 7 min
Train
3429 km.
from $4059.98
5 d 13 h 23 min
3428 km.
from $4261.04
Route Navigator Perth Airport - Cairns
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Turn right
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Turn left
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Keep left
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Keep right
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149 м
Turn sharp left onto Martin Road
Martin Road, 47 м
47 м
Keep right onto Martin Road
Martin Road, 404 м
404 м
Keep left
64 м
64 м
Turn left
53 м
53 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Paltridge Road
Paltridge Road, 139 м
139 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Paltridge Road
Paltridge Road, 86 м
86 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Horrie Miller Drive
Horrie Miller Drive, 1 km 838 м
1 km 838 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Horrie Miller Drive
Horrie Miller Drive, 1 km 787 м
1 km 787 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Horrie Miller Drive
Horrie Miller Drive, 427 м
427 м
Keep left onto Tonkin Highway Exit
Tonkin Highway Exit, 13 km 834 м
13 km 834 м
Keep left
302 м
302 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mills Road East
Mills Road East, 4 km 976 м
4 km 976 м
Turn sharp right onto Canning Mills Road
Canning Mills Road, 1 km 729 м
1 km 729 м
Turn left onto Chevin Road
Chevin Road, 5 km 609 м
5 km 609 м
Turn left onto Brookton Highway
Brookton Highway, 237 km 248 м
237 km 248 м
Turn left onto Howlett Street
Howlett Street, 2 km 989 м
2 km 989 м
Turn left onto Kondinin Hyden Road
Kondinin Hyden Road, 62 km 629 м
62 km 629 м
Continue onto East Hyden Bin Road
East Hyden Bin Road, 289 km 102 м
289 km 102 м
Turn right onto Coolgardie-Esperance Highway
Coolgardie-Esperance Highway, 8 km 199 м
8 km 199 м
Turn left onto Eyre Highway
Eyre Highway, 1194 km 117 м
1194 km 117 м
Turn left onto Trading Stock Route
Trading Stock Route, 7 km 395 м
7 km 395 м
Turn slight left onto Eyre Highway
Eyre Highway, 218 km 888 м
218 km 888 м
Turn left onto Eyre Highway
Eyre Highway, 89 km 594 м
89 km 594 м
Turn slight left onto Eyre Highway
Eyre Highway, 129 km 418 м
129 km 418 м
Turn left onto Eyre Highway
Eyre Highway, 32 km 181 м
32 km 181 м
Keep left onto B83 and take B83 toward Quorn, Hawker, Stirling North
Quorn, Hawker, Stirling North, B83, 101 м
101 м
Continue onto Range View Road
Range View Road, 33 km 37 м
33 km 37 м
Keep left onto B83
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48 м
Turn slight left onto Railway Terrace
Railway Terrace, 338 km 323 м
338 km 323 м
Turn right onto Birdsville Track
Birdsville Track, 513 km 498 м
513 km 498 м
Continue onto Eyre Developmental Road
Eyre Developmental Road, 4 km 23 м
4 km 23 м
Turn right onto Frew Street
Frew Street, 164 km 152 м
164 km 152 м
Turn left onto Diamantina Developmental Road
Diamantina Developmental Road, 215 km 838 м
215 km 838 м
Turn right onto Kennedy Developmental Road
Kennedy Developmental Road, 354 km 277 м
354 km 277 м
Turn right onto Landsborough Highway
Landsborough Highway, 5 km 881 м
5 km 881 м
Keep left onto Elderslie Street
Elderslie Street, 477 м
477 м
Turn left onto Werna Street
Werna Street, 2 km 610 м
2 km 610 м
Turn left onto Manuka Street
Manuka Street, 213 km 994 м
213 km 994 м
Turn right onto McLaren Street
McLaren Street, 1 km 941 м
1 km 941 м
Turn right onto Mowbray Street
Mowbray Street, 231 м
231 м
Turn left onto Gray Street
Gray Street, 439 м
439 м
Continue onto Kennedy Developmental Road
Kennedy Developmental Road, 265 km 30 м
265 km 30 м
Keep left onto The Lynd Junction
The Lynd Junction, 455 м
455 м
Continue onto Kennedy Developmental Road
Kennedy Developmental Road, 95 km 752 м
95 km 752 м
Continue onto Kennedy Developmental Road
Kennedy Developmental Road, 112 м
112 м
Keep left onto Kennedy Highway
Kennedy Highway, 124 km 575 м
124 km 575 м
Turn right onto Sluice Creek Road
Sluice Creek Road, 4 km 309 м
4 km 309 м
Turn right onto East Evelyn Road
East Evelyn Road, 6 km 651 м
6 km 651 м
Turn left onto Millaa Millaa Malanda Road
Millaa Millaa Malanda Road, 19 km 140 м
19 km 140 м
Turn right onto Lynch Street
Lynch Street, 354 м
354 м
Turn right onto Malanda Lake Barrine Road
Malanda Lake Barrine Road, 12 km 850 м
12 km 850 м
Turn right onto Gillies Highway
Gillies Highway, 25 km 23 м
25 km 23 м
Turn right
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3 km 775 м
Turn slight left onto Roos Road
Roos Road, 439 м
439 м
Turn right onto Gillies Highway
Gillies Highway, 9 km 677 м
9 km 677 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Riverstone Road
Riverstone Road, 1 km 951 м
1 km 951 м
Keep left onto Gillies Highway
Gillies Highway, 17 km 208 м
17 km 208 м
Keep left onto Ray Jones Drive off ramp and drive toward City, Portsmith
Ray Jones Drive off ramp, City, Portsmith, 2 km 108 м
2 km 108 м
Keep left
1 km 609 м
1 km 609 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Lyons Street
Lyons Street, 324 м
324 м
Turn right onto Spence Street
Spence Street, 297 м
297 м
Turn left onto Brown Street
Brown Street, 245 м
245 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Brown Street
Brown Street, 339 м
339 м
Turn sharp right onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 2 km 702 м
2 km 702 м
Turn left onto Draper Street
Draper Street, 452 м
452 м
Turn right onto Upward Street
Upward Street, 150 м
150 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Upward Street
Upward Street, 334 м
334 м
Turn left onto McLeod Street
McLeod Street, 106 м
106 м
Arrive at destination
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Airlines
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Train operators
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns?
The cheapest way to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns is to fly which costs $206.52 - $597.83 and takes 5h 35m.
What is the fastest way to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns?
The fastest way to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $206.52 - $597.83 .
Is there a direct train between Perth Airport (PER) and Cairns?
No, there is no direct train from Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Airport Central Stn Platform 1 and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Perth, Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 21h.
How far is it from Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns?
The distance between Perth Airport (PER) and Cairns is 3438 km. The road distance is 5241.7 km.
How do I travel from Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns without a car?
The best way to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 4 days 21h and costs $1413.04 - $8695.65 .
How long does it take to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns?
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns train from?
Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, depart from Perth station.
Train or fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns?
The best way to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $206.52 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1413.04 - $8695.65 and takes 4 days 21h.
What is the time difference between Perth Airport (PER) and Cairns?
Cairns is 2h ahead of Perth Airport (PER). It is currently 14:21 in Perth Airport (PER) and 16:21 in Cairns.
Where does the Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns train arrive?
Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Can I drive from Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns?
Yes, the driving distance between Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns is 5242 km. It takes approximately 2 days 9h to drive from Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns.
Which airlines fly from Perth Airport Airport to Cairns Airport?
Jetstar, Airnorth, Virgin Australia and Qantas offer flights from Perth Airport Airport to Cairns Airport.
Where can I stay near Cairns?
There are 861+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $69.35 per night.
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