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How to get fromCairns to Outbackby plane, unknown, bus or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to Outback by plane, unknown, bus, or train

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  1. Fly, travel

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)planeCNS - AYQ
    2. Walk from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Outbackunknown
    6h 15m

  2. Bus, train, travel

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
    4. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Docker River Kaltukatjarabus
    5. Walk from Docker River Kaltukatjara to Outbackunknown
    4d 21h

  3. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Alice Springstrain
    5. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Docker River Kaltukatjarabus
    6. Walk from Docker River Kaltukatjara to Outbackunknown
    5d 9h

Cairns (CNS) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$570Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Outback. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ), then travel to Outback. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns Central Station to Outback via Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, Adelaide, Adelaide, Alice Springs, Alice Springs, and Docker River Kaltukatjara in around 4d 21h.

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