What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $1,000 - $3,100 and takes 28h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cairns is to train and fly which takes 26h 8m and costs $1,000 - $2,300.

How far is it from Cardiff to Cairns?

The distance between Cardiff and Cairns is 15412 km.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Cairns?

It takes approximately 26h 8m to get from Cardiff to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Cairns?

Cairns is 10h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 1:21 AM in Cardiff and 11:21 AM in Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 979+ hotels available in Cairns.

Cardiff to Cairns - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Cairns by train, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cairns
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cairns (CNS)plane LHR - CNS
26h 8m
$1,050–2,220
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cairns
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cairns (CNS)plane BRS - CNS
28h 35m
$663–2,245
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cairns (CNS)plane LGW - CNS
28h 37m
$1,066–3,075
Fly Cardiff Airport to Cairns
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cairns (CNS)plane CWL - CNS
34h 50m
$1,009–3,409
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cairns (CNS)plane BHX - CNS
28h 32m
$1,003–2,389
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cairns (CNS)plane MAN - CNS
28h 18m
$1,200–1,988
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Cairns
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Cairns (CNS)plane EXT - CNS
36h 43m
$1,032–3,634
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane LGW - CTN
4. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
44h 58m
$781–2,445

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cairns (CNS) flights

10Weekly Planes

23h 21mAverage Duration

$964Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 15,412 km
Duration: 26h 8m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

KLM, Cathay Pacific, and two other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cairns (CNS) once daily.

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