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How to get fromCairns to Middlemountby plane, car, train or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Middlemount by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Emerald Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Emerald Airport (EMD)planeCNS - EMD
    2. Drive from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Middlemountcar
    8h 8m
    $402–860

  2. Train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Saint LawrencetrainSpirit of Queensland
    2. Drive from Saint Lawrence to Middlemountcar
    17h 28m
    $75–3,248

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Saint LawrencebusPm19
    2. Drive from Saint Lawrence to Middlemountcar
    18h 13m
    $147–209

  4. Drive 944.1 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Middlemountcar944.1 km
    11h 45m
    $182–262

  5. Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)planeCNS - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Middlemountcar
    5h 16m
    $653–1,235

  6. Bus, drive via Saint Lawrence (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Saint LawrencebusBrisbane
    2. Drive from Saint Lawrence to Middlemountcar
    18h 42m
    $168–361

Cairns (CNS) to Emerald Airport (EMD) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$270Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Middlemount, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Middlemount. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Emerald Airport (EMD), then drive to Middlemount. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Middlemount via Saint Lawrence in around 17h 28m.

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