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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $650 - $2,400 and takes 28h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Cairns is to train and fly which takes 26h 25m and costs $1,200 - $3,600.

How far is it from Exeter to Cairns?

The distance between Exeter and Cairns is 15457 km.

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

It takes approximately 26h 25m to get from Exeter to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Exeter and Cairns?

Cairns is 10h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 6:55 AM in Exeter and 4:55 PM in Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 992+ hotels available in Cairns.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Exeter 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 Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cairns (CNS)LHR - CNS
26h 25m
$1,235–3,591
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cairns
cheapest
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cairns (CNS)BRS - CNS
28h 40m
$695–2,403
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cairns (CNS)LGW - CNS
28h 51m
$775–4,856
Fly Exeter to Cairns
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Cairns (CNS)EXT - CNS
33h 22m
$1,107–3,809
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cairns (CNS)MAN - CNS
29h 12m
$1,315–2,398
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Cairns (CNS)SOU - CNS
36h 5m
$1,006–3,426
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cairns (CNS)CWL - CNS
36h 27m
$1,051–3,844
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)LHR - CTN
3. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairns
35h 16m
$1,000–2,861

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

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23h 21mAverage Duration

$790Cheapest Price

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Distance: 15,457.4 km
Duration: 26h 25m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

KLM, Cathay Pacific, and two other airlines fly from Exeter (EXT) to Cairns (CNS) twice daily.

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