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 $1,100 - $7,000 and takes 28h 51m.

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 23m and costs $1,100 - $2,800.

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 23m to get from Exeter to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Exeter and Cairns?

Cairns is 9h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 6:11 AM in Exeter and 3:11 PM in Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 916+ 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 Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cairns (CNS)plane LHR - CNS
26h 23m
$1,118–2,736
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cairns
cheapest
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cairns (CNS)plane BRS - CNS
29h 49m
$769–2,724
Fly Exeter to Cairns
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Cairns (CNS)plane EXT - CNS
35h 13m
$1,005–4,007
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cairns (CNS)plane LGW - CNS
28h 51m
$1,097–6,823
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cairns (CNS)plane MAN - CNS
29h 17m
$1,234–4,966
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cairns (CNS)plane CWL - CNS
38h 55m
$1,060–3,899
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Cairns (CNS)plane SOU - CNS
31h 41m
$991–3,703
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane LHR - CTN
3. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
33h 59m
$883–3,806

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

11Weekly Planes

23h 53mAverage Duration

$984Cheapest 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 23m

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

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

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