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How to get fromCanberra to Georgetownby plane, bus, train, car or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Canberra to Georgetown by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Canberra International Airport to Cairns, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane CBR - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Georgetownbus bus
    14h 57m
    $348–685

  2. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly to Cairns, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    3. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Georgetownbus bus
    15h 55m
    $250–582

  3. Train, drive, bus

    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 632
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Tullytrain train
    4. Drive from Tully to Ravenshoecar car
    5. Take the bus from Ravenshoe to Georgetownbus bus
    2d
    $341–6,424

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Georgetownbus bus
    2d 8h
    $499–859

  5. Drive 2,459.9 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Georgetowncar car 2,459.9 km
    29h 26m
    $439–634

  6. Fly Canberra International Airport to Townsville Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane CBR - TSV
    2. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Georgetowncar car
    12h 59m
    $358–785

  7. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane SYD - TSV
    3. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Georgetowncar car
    14h 2m
    $260–592

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Georgetownbus bus
    2d 4h
    $379–6,979

  9. Bus, train via Sydney Airport (SYD)

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Georgetownbus bus
    2d 4h
    $458–7,025

Canberra to Georgetown by bus and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$499Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Georgetown, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Canberra to Georgetown via Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Cairns Central Station in around 2d 8h.

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