What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Conway?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Conway is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 7h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Conway?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Conway is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs $340 - $1,000.

How far is it from Cairns to Conway?

The distance between Cairns and Conway is 543 km. The road distance is 629.5 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Conway without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Conway without a car is to train which takes 9h 47m and costs $100 - $2,300.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Conway?

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Cairns to Conway, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Conway?

The best way to get from Cairns to Conway is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs $340 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $2,300 and takes 9h 47m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $210 and takes 10h 55m.

Can I drive from Cairns to Conway?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Conway is 629 km. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Cairns to Conway.

Where can I stay near Conway?

There are 374+ hotels available in Conway.

Cairns to Conway - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Conway by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)CNS - PPP
3h 21m
$346–958
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to ProserpineSpirit of Queensland
9h 47m
$101–2,284
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to ProserpinePm19
10h 55m
$152–206
Drive 629.5 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Conway629.5 km
7h 32m
$124–179
Fly to Townsville Airport, drive
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)CNS - TSV
2. Drive from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Conway
5h 58m
$240–455
Bus via Cairns (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Cairns to ProserpineBrisbane
11h 15m
$167–310

Cairns (CNS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) flights

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1h 25mAverage Duration

$298Cheapest Price

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Distance: 543.4 km
Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Conway, QLD, Australia?

Skytrans and FlexFlight ApS fly from Cairns (CNS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) once daily. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Proserpine 4 times a week. Tickets cost $30–2,200 and the journey takes 9h 26m.

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