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 $650 - $2,300 and takes 28h 31m.

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 6m and costs $1,200 - $3,600.

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 6m 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 9:07 PM in Cardiff and 7:07 AM in Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 993+ 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 Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cairns (CNS)LHR - CNS
26h 6m
$1,199–3,530
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cairns
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cairns (CNS)BRS - CNS
28h 31m
$683–2,266
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cairns (CNS)LGW - CNS
28h 34m
$769–4,664
Fly Cardiff Airport to Cairns
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cairns (CNS)CWL - CNS
34h
$1,010–3,610
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslow
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cairns (CNS)MAN - CNS
28h 37m
$1,174–2,149
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cairns (CNS)BHX - CNS
28h 32m
$966–2,403
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Cairns
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Cairns (CNS)EXT - CNS
35h 56m
$1,135–3,842
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)LHR - CTN
3. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairns
34h 57m
$964–2,800

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

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23h 21mAverage Duration

$782Cheapest Price

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Distance: 15,412.1 km
Duration: 26h 6m

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) 3 times a day.

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