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How to get fromCairns to Humpty Dooby plane, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairns to Humpty Doo by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)planeCNS - DRW
    4h 31m
    $432–851

  2. Train via Sydney

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain
    4. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Darwintrain
    5d 2h
    $3,444–13,035

  3. Drive 2,323.4 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Humpty Doocar2,323.4 km
    34h 17m
    $452–652

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Darwintrain
    5d 13h
    $5,290–14,591

Cairns (CNS) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$384Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Humpty Doo, NT, Australia?

Qantas and Airnorth fly from Cairns (CNS) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Humpty Doo via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Sydney Central Station, Adelaide Parklands, and Darwin in around 5d 2h.

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