How far is it from Carpentaria to Cairns?

The distance between Carpentaria and Cairns is 612 km.

How do I travel from Carpentaria to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Carpentaria to Cairns without a car is to travel and bus which takes 12h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Carpentaria to Cairns, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 995+ hotels available in Cairns.

Carpentaria to Cairns - 3 ways to travel via plane, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Carpentaria to Cairns by unknown, 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.

Travel to Normanton, fly
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1. Walk from Carpentaria to Normanton (NTN)
2. Fly from Normanton (NTN) to Cairns (CNS)NTN - CNS
4h 47m
Travel, bus
1. Walk from Carpentaria to Karumba
2. Take the bus from Karumba to Cairns Central StationCairns
12h 48m
Travel to Doomadgee Airport, fly
1. Walk from Carpentaria to Doomadgee Airport (DMD)
2. Fly from Doomadgee Airport (DMD) to Cairns (CNS)DMD - CNS
7h 45m

Normanton (NTN) to Cairns (CNS) flights

6Weekly Planes

1h 30mAverage Duration

$325Cheapest Price

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Distance: 612.5 km
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Carpentaria, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Carpentaria to Cairns. However, you can travel to Normanton (NTN) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, then take the shuttle to Cairns Base Hospital. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Carpentaria to Cairns Central Station via Karumba in around 12h 48m.

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