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How to get fromCairns to Prospectby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car or bus

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)planeCNS - ADL
    5h 36m
    $196–586

  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 Stationtrain32
    3. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain
    2d 20h
    $550–10,126

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Alburybus
    4. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
    2d 23h
    $462–892

  4. Drive 2,695.7 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Prospectcar2,695.7 km
    34h 42m
    $523–756

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma StreettrainSpirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to AdelaidetrainGreat Southern Rail
    3d 6h
    $2,391–11,677

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma StreetbusPm19
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to AdelaidetrainGreat Southern Rail
    3d 10h
    $2,529–5,817

Cairns to Prospect by train, foot, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration2d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$550Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Prospect, SA, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Stop 13 Prospect Rd - West side via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Sydney Central Station, Adelaide Parklands, Stop 1 Anzac Hwy - North West side, and Stop 2 / Zone A King William Rd - North West side in around 2d 20h.

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