What is the cheapest way to get from Middlemount to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Middlemount to Cairns is to drive and bus which costs $140 - $220 and takes 18h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Middlemount to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Middlemount to Cairns is to drive and fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $480 - $950.

How far is it from Middlemount to Cairns?

The distance between Middlemount and Cairns is 936 km. The road distance is 943.5 km.

How long does it take to get from Middlemount to Cairns?

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Middlemount to Cairns, including transfers.

Can I drive from Middlemount to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Middlemount to Cairns is 943 km. It takes approximately 11h 45m to drive from Middlemount to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 996+ hotels available in Cairns.

Middlemount to Cairns - 6 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Middlemount to Cairns by car, plane, train, 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.

Drive to Emerald Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Middlemount to Emerald Airport (EMD)
2. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Cairns (CNS)EMD - CNS
8h 12m
$398–891
Drive, train
cheapest
1. Drive from Middlemount to Saint Lawrence
2. Take the train from Saint Lawrence to Cairns Central StationSpirit of Queensland
18h 1m
$76–3,245
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Middlemount to Saint Lawrence
2. Take the bus from Saint Lawrence to Cairns Central StationPm16
18h 17m
$140–213
Drive 943.5 km
1. Drive from Middlemount to Cairns943.5 km
11h 45m
$183–265
Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly
1. Drive from Middlemount to Moranbah Airport (MOV)
2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Cairns (CNS)MOV - CNS
5h 6m
$488–940
Drive, bus via Saint Lawrence (Greyhound)
1. Drive from Middlemount to Saint Lawrence
2. Take the bus from Saint Lawrence to CairnsCairns
18h 37m
$161–365

Emerald Airport (EMD) to Cairns (CNS) flights

28Weekly Planes

6h 14mAverage Duration

$184Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 936.3 km
Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Middlemount, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Middlemount to Cairns. However, you can drive to Emerald Airport (EMD) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, then take the shuttle to Cairns Base Hospital. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Middlemount to Cairns Central Station via Saint Lawrence in around 18h 1m.

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