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 $700 - $2,500 and takes 28h 29m.

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 7m and costs $1,100 - $2,800.

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 7m 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 8:55 AM in Cardiff and 6:55 PM in Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 997+ 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 7m
$1,114–2,777
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 29m
$700–2,417
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 38m
$819–4,369
Fly Cardiff Airport to Cairns
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cairns (CNS)CWL - CNS
34h 54m
$1,110–3,710
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 33m
$966–2,201
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 36m
$1,274–2,146
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
36h 53m
$1,152–3,993
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 58m
$979–2,647

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

12Weekly Planes

23h 21mAverage Duration

$823Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Cairns.

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Distance: 15,412.1 km
Duration: 26h 7m

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

KLM, Cathay Pacific, and Singapore Airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cairns (CNS) once daily.

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