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 27m and costs $1,200 - $3,300.

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 27m 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 9:53 PM in Exeter and 7:53 AM in Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1000+ 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 27m
$1,242–3,256
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
$691–2,402
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
$825–4,765
Fly Exeter to Cairns
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Cairns (CNS)EXT - CNS
34h 6m
$1,106–3,908
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 Crewe
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cairns (CNS)MAN - CNS
29h 36m
$1,312–2,302
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 56m
$1,013–3,391
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cairns (CNS)CWL - CNS
37h 16m
$1,060–3,827
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 18m
$1,007–2,926

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

12Weekly Planes

23h 21mAverage Duration

$837Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Exeter to Cairns.

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Distance: 15,457.4 km
Duration: 26h 27m

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

KLM, Cathay Pacific, and Singapore Airlines fly from Exeter (EXT) to Cairns (CNS) once daily.

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