How to Travel from
McKinlay to Cairns
by Plane, Route or Car
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McKinlay, Australia → Cairns, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mckinlay to Cairns
Composite routes from Mckinlay to Cairns
Cheapest
12 h 39 min
Car
1091 km.
from $60
Other
6 h 26 min
Bus, Plane
673 km.
from $212.77
26 h 13 min
Bus, Train
673 km.
from $221.46
19 h 9 min
672 km.
from $231.13
7 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
673 km.
from $215.11
7 h 48 min
Bus, Plane
673 km.
from $373.64
12 h 49 min
Bus, Plane
673 km.
from $252.99
20 h 17 min
Bus, Train
673 km.
from $184.72
Route Navigator McKinlay - Cairns
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Kirby Street
Kirby Street, 117 м
117 м
Turn right onto McKinlay-Gilliat Road
McKinlay-Gilliat Road, 76 km 396 м
76 km 396 м
Turn right onto Flinders Highway
Flinders Highway, 24 km 3 м
24 km 3 м
Turn right onto Goldring Street
Goldring Street, 2 km 555 м
2 km 555 м
Turn right onto Flinders Highway
Flinders Highway, 148 km 822 м
148 km 822 м
Turn right onto Goldring Street
Goldring Street, 115 km 667 м
115 km 667 м
Turn left onto Gray Street
Gray Street, 292 м
292 м
Continue onto Kennedy Developmental Road
Kennedy Developmental Road, 265 km 30 м
265 km 30 м
Keep left onto The Lynd Junction
The Lynd Junction, 455 м
455 м
Continue onto Kennedy Developmental Road
Kennedy Developmental Road, 95 km 752 м
95 km 752 м
Continue onto Kennedy Developmental Road
Kennedy Developmental Road, 112 м
112 м
Keep left onto Kennedy Highway
Kennedy Highway, 124 km 575 м
124 km 575 м
Turn right onto Sluice Creek Road
Sluice Creek Road, 4 km 309 м
4 km 309 м
Turn right onto East Evelyn Road
East Evelyn Road, 6 km 651 м
6 km 651 м
Turn left onto Millaa Millaa Malanda Road
Millaa Millaa Malanda Road, 19 km 140 м
19 km 140 м
Turn right onto Lynch Street
Lynch Street, 354 м
354 м
Turn right onto Malanda Lake Barrine Road
Malanda Lake Barrine Road, 12 km 850 м
12 km 850 м
Turn right onto Gillies Highway
Gillies Highway, 25 km 23 м
25 km 23 м
Turn right
3 km 775 м
3 km 775 м
Turn slight left onto Roos Road
Roos Road, 439 м
439 м
Turn right onto Gillies Highway
Gillies Highway, 9 km 677 м
9 km 677 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Riverstone Road
Riverstone Road, 1 km 951 м
1 km 951 м
Keep left onto Gillies Highway
Gillies Highway, 17 km 208 м
17 km 208 м
Keep left onto Ray Jones Drive off ramp and drive toward City, Portsmith
Ray Jones Drive off ramp, City, Portsmith, 2 km 108 м
2 km 108 м
Keep left
1 km 609 м
1 km 609 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Lyons Street
Lyons Street, 324 м
324 м
Turn right onto Spence Street
Spence Street, 297 м
297 м
Turn left onto Brown Street
Brown Street, 245 м
245 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Brown Street
Brown Street, 339 м
339 м
Turn sharp right onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 2 km 727 м
2 km 727 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cloncurry Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$423.91
Plane from Mount Isa Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$434.78
Plane from Cloncurry Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$445.65
Plane from Julia Creek Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$260.87–$760.87
Regional Express
Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Cloncurry Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Wednesday to Friday
Estimated price:
$86.96–$282.61
Plane from Mount Isa Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$81.52–$271.74
Plane from Julia Creek Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$92.39–$315.22
Bus operators
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from McKinlay to Cloncurry
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.22–$25.00
Bus from Cloncurry to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
10h 24m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$70.65–$163.04
Bus from McKinlay to Mount
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.17–$47.83
Bus from Cloncurry to Julia
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$18.48–$29.35
Premier Motor Service
Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.43–$41.30
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cloncurry station to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
16h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$25.00–$1,815.41
Train from Townsville to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.87–$789.10
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from McKinlay to Cairns?
The cheapest way to get from McKinlay to Cairns is to bus which costs $108.70 - $239.13 and takes 19h 9m.
What is the fastest way to get from McKinlay to Cairns?
The fastest way to get from McKinlay to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $108.70 - $326.09 .
Is there a direct bus between McKinlay and Cairns?
No, there is no direct bus from McKinlay to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from McKinlay and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Cloncurry and Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 9m.
How far is it from McKinlay to Cairns?
The distance between McKinlay and Cairns is 813 km. The road distance is 1091.9 km.
How do I travel from McKinlay to Cairns without a car?
The best way to get from McKinlay to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 19h 9m and costs $108.70 - $239.13 .
How long does it take to get from McKinlay to Cairns?
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from McKinlay to Cairns, including transfers.
Where do I catch the McKinlay to Cairns bus from?
McKinlay to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from McKinlay station.
Where does the McKinlay to Cairns bus arrive?
McKinlay to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Cloncurry station.
Can I drive from McKinlay to Cairns?
Yes, the driving distance between McKinlay to Cairns is 1092 km. It takes approximately 12h 55m to drive from McKinlay to Cairns.
Where can I stay near Cairns?
There are 827+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $72.26 per night.
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