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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Edinburgh is to fly and train which costs £600 - £1,100 and takes 30h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 28h 21m and costs £700 - £1,500.

How far is it from Cairns to Edinburgh?

The distance between Cairns and Edinburgh is 9437 miles.

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

It takes approximately 28h 54m to get from Cairns to Edinburgh, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 10h behind Cairns. It is currently 8:42 PM in Cairns and 10:42 AM in Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2448+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Cairns to Edinburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Cairns to Edinburgh by plane or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
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1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane CNS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
28h 54m
£442–1,306
Fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane CNS - EDI
28h 21m
£720–1,410
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane CNS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
28h 25m
£490–1,895
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CNS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
30h 30m
£635–1,034
Fly to Dundee Riverside Airport, train
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)plane CNS - DND
2. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
31h 44m
£560–1,680
Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane CNS - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
30h
£564–1,690
Fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport, train
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane CNS - MME
2. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
30h 46m
£1,084–3,118

Cairns (CNS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

11Weekly Planes

28h 27mAverage Duration

£419Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairns to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 9,381.9 mi
Duration: 28h 54m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Jetstar, Finnair, and four other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) once daily.

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