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How to get fromCairns to Tablelandsby car, plane, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to Tablelands by car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Drive 1,690.1 km

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    1. Drive from Cairns to Tablelandscar car 1,690.1 km
    19h 33m
    $299–432

  2. Fly to Tennant Creek, taxi

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Tennant Creek (TCA)plane plane CNS - TCA
    2. Take the taxi from Tennant Creek (TCA) to Tablelandstaxi taxi
    28h 47m
    $1,138–3,464

  3. Fly to Mount Isa Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane CNS - ISA
    2. Drive from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Tablelandscar car
    9h 56m
    $590–1,103

Cairns (CNS) to Tennant Creek (TCA) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration25h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,127Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Tablelands, NT, Australia?

You can drive from Cairns to Tablelands in around 19h 33m.

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