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How to get fromHeathrow Terminal 5 to Great Barrier Reefby plane, unknown, bus or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Great Barrier Reef by plane, unknown, bus, or train

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Cairns, travel

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cairns (CNS)planeLHR - CNS
    2. Walk from Cairns (CNS) to Great Barrier Reefunknown
    23h 56m

  2. Fly London City Airport to Cairns, travel

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cairns (CNS)planeLCY - CNS
    2. Walk from Cairns (CNS) to Great Barrier Reefunknown
    28h 31m

  3. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cairns, travel

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cairns (CNS)planeLGW - CNS
    3. Walk from Cairns (CNS) to Great Barrier Reefunknown
    26h 12m

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Cooktown Airport, travel

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)planeLHR - CTN
    2. Walk from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Great Barrier Reefunknown
    29h 40m

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cairns, travel

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cairns (CNS)planeMAN - CNS
    3. Walk from Cairns (CNS) to Great Barrier Reefunknown
    28h 5m

  6. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Cairns, travel

    1. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Cairns (CNS)planeSOU - CNS
    3. Walk from Cairns (CNS) to Great Barrier Reefunknown
    34h 45m

  7. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport, travel

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)planeLGW - CTN
    3. Walk from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Great Barrier Reefunknown
    39h 26m

  8. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Townsville Airport, travel

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Townsville Airport (TSV)planeLHR - TSV
    2. Walk from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Great Barrier Reefunknown
    31h 52m

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

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Duration23h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$790Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Great Barrier Reef?

There is no direct connection from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Great Barrier Reef. However, you can take the subway to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), then travel to Great Barrier Reef. Alternatively, you can walk to Heathrow Terminal 5, take the train to Stratford (London), walk to Stratford DLR Station, take the train to London City Airport DLR Station, walk to London City Airport (LCY) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), then travel to Great Barrier Reef.

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