How far is it from Lady Elliot Island to Cairns?

The distance between Lady Elliot Island and Cairns is 1224 km.

How do I travel from Lady Elliot Island to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Lady Elliot Island to Cairns without a car is to travel and bus which takes 22h 14m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Lady Elliot Island to Cairns?

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Lady Elliot Island to Cairns, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 993+ hotels available in Cairns.

Lady Elliot Island to Cairns - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Lady Elliot Island to Cairns by unknown, plane, bus, or train

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 Bundaberg, fly
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1. Walk from Lady Elliot Island to Bundaberg (BDB)
2. Fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Cairns (CNS)BDB - CNS
7h 25m
Travel, bus
1. Walk from Lady Elliot Island to Bundaberg
2. Take the bus from Bundaberg to Cairns Central StationPm16
22h 14m
Travel, train
1. Walk from Lady Elliot Island to Bundaberg
2. Take the train from Bundaberg to Cairns Central StationSpirit of Queensland
22h 20m
Travel to Hervey Bay, fly
1. Walk from Lady Elliot Island to Hervey Bay (HVB)
2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Cairns (CNS)HVB - CNS
8h 17m
Travel, bus via Burnett Heads (Greyhound)
1. Walk from Lady Elliot Island to Zunker St at Water Tower
2. Take the bus from Bundaberg to CairnsCairns
23h 57m

Bundaberg (BDB) to Cairns (CNS) flights

44Weekly Planes

5h 47mAverage Duration

$369Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,224 km
Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Lady Elliot Island, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Lady Elliot Island to Cairns. However, you can travel to Bundaberg (BDB) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, then take the shuttle to Cairns Base Hospital. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lady Elliot Island to Cairns Central Station via Bundaberg in around 22h 14m.

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