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How to get fromOutback to Cairnsby unknown, plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Outback to Cairns by unknown, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Travel, fly

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    1. Walk from Outback to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane AYQ - CNS
    5h 45m

  2. Travel, bus, train

    1. Walk from Outback to Docker River Kaltukatjaraunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Docker River Kaltukatjara to Erldundabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Erldunda to Adelaidebus bus
    4. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    5. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    4d 16h

  3. Travel, bus, train via Brisbane

    1. Walk from Outback to Docker River Kaltukatjaraunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Docker River Kaltukatjara to Erldundabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Erldunda to Adelaidebus bus
    4. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    5. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    4d 20h

  4. Travel, bus, train #2

    1. Walk from Outback to Docker River Kaltukatjaraunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Docker River Kaltukatjara to Alice Springsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    4. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    5. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    5d

  5. Travel, bus, train #3

    1. Walk from Outback to Docker River Kaltukatjaraunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Docker River Kaltukatjara to Alice Springsbus bus
    3. Take the train from Alice Springs to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    5. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    5d 12h

Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$400Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,894.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Outback, NT, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Outback to Cairns. However, you can travel to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, then take the shuttle to Cairns Base Hospital. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Outback to Cairns Central Station via Docker River Kaltukatjara, Erldunda, Erldunda, Adelaide, Adelaide, Central station, platform 5, and Roma Street in around 4d 16h.

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