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How to get fromLerwick to Cairnsby bus, plane, ferry or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lerwick to Cairns by bus, plane, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus to Lerwick, fly to Cairns

    best
    1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Cairns (CNS)planeLSI - CNS
    2d 1h

  2. Ferry to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Cairns

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Cairns (CNS)planeABZ - CNS
    41h 41m
    $847–5,586

  3. Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Cairns

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Cairns (CNS)planeKOI - CNS
    46h 38m
    $1,244–3,772

  4. Bus to Lerwick, fly to Cooktown Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)planeLSI - CTN
    3. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
    2d

  5. Bus to Lerwick, fly to Townsville Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Townsville Airport (TSV)planeLSI - TSV
    3. Drive from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairnscar
    2d 17h

Lerwick (LSI) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,690Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Lerwick, Scotland and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Cairns. However, you can take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, then take the shuttle to Cairns Base Hospital. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, walk to Passenger Terminal, take the bus to Kirkwall Hotel, take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, then take the shuttle to Cairns Base Hospital.

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