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

The cheapest way to get from Torquay to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $700 - $2,500 and takes 29h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Torquay to Cairns is to train and fly which takes 27h 36m and costs $1,200 - $3,700.

How far is it from Torquay to Cairns?

The distance between Torquay and Cairns is 15502 km.

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

It takes approximately 27h 36m to get from Torquay to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Torquay and Cairns?

Cairns is 10h ahead of Torquay. It is currently 1:51 AM in Torquay and 11:51 AM in Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 992+ hotels available in Cairns.

Torquay to Cairns - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Torquay to Cairns by train, plane, 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.

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cairns
best
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cairns (CNS)LHR - CNS
27h 36m
$1,265–3,649
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cairns
cheapest
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cairns (CNS)BRS - CNS
29h 48m
$702–2,473
Train to Exeter, fly to Cairns
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Cairns (CNS)EXT - CNS
34h 42m
$1,126–3,834
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cairns (CNS)LGW - CNS
30h 2m
$934–4,899
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cairns (CNS)MAN - CNS
30h 30m
$1,335–2,426
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cairns (CNS)CWL - CNS
37h 36m
$1,058–3,919
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Cairns (CNS)SOU - CNS
37h 13m
$1,214–3,684
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)LHR - CTN
3. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairns
36h 27m
$1,030–2,919

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cairns (CNS) flights

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23h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 15,502.4 km
Duration: 27h 36m

What companies run services between Torquay, England and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Torquay to Cairns. However, you can take the train to Newton Abbot, take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, then take the shuttle to Cairns Base Hospital. Alternatively, you can take the train to Exeter St Davids, walk to St Davids Station, take the bus to Exeter International Airport, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, then take the shuttle to Cairns Base Hospital.

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