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How to get fromPort Augusta to Cairnsby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Port Augusta to Cairns by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Port Augusta to Adelaidebus
    2. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns (CNS)planeADL - CNS
    10h 14m
    $239–592

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Augusta to Adelaidebus909
    2. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus
    3. Take the bus from Albury station to Central Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
    5. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
    3d 1h
    $497–972

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Augusta to Adelaidebus909
    2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain
    3d 15h
    $2,440–12,108

  4. Drive 2,436.6 km

    1. Drive from Port Augusta to Cairnscar2,436.6 km
    31h 33m
    $477–688

  5. Bus, train via Port Augusta

    1. Take the bus from Port Augusta to Adelaidebus
    2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
    3d 20h
    $2,575–5,896

Port Augusta to Cairns by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$497Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Port Augusta, SA, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Port Augusta to Cairns Central Station via 85 Franklin St, Albury station, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 3d 1h.

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