The distance between Cairns and Port Lincoln is around 2,400km (1,491 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Cairns to Port Lincoln by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Port Lincoln → Cairns if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Port Lincoln (PLO).
Take the bus to Brisbane, Sydney, Albury then 85 Franklin St and then to Port Lincoln.
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Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street and then to Adelaide then take the bus to Port Lincoln.
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Drive to Port Lincoln.
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There are several options for getting from Cairns to Port Lincoln by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$315 ($210) and will take around 4 days 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$540 ($360).
The distance between Cairns and Port Lincoln is around 2,400km (1,491 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,211km (1,374 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Cairns and Port Lincoln by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 12h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cairns to Port Lincoln is to fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx A$540 ($360).
The cheapest way to travel between Cairns and Port Lincoln, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$315 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Cairns and Port Lincoln. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Port Lincoln (PLO). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cairns and Port Lincoln. It typically takes around 3 days 4h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cairns to Port Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, King George Square 2A, Sydney, Albury and 85 Franklin St. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 3 days 4h.
Premier Motor Service, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express, V/Line and Stateliner run regular bus services between Cairns and Port Lincoln. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 3 days 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Cairns and Port Lincoln. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and arrive at Port Lincoln (PLO) - via Adelaide (ADL). The flight takes around 4h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Cairns to Port Lincoln. There is however a flight that goes via Adelaide (ADL). This services will take at least 4h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Cairns to Port Lincoln typically takes around 4h 10m. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and and arrive into Port Lincoln (PLO).
The closest major airport to Port Lincoln is Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) (PLO) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Port Lincoln. Whyalla Airport (WYA) (WYA) and Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cairns and Port Lincoln. The distance is around 3,207km (1,993 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 12h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cairns to Port Lincoln is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around A$540 ($360).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 4h 30m | A$540($360) | every 20 mins | 2,400km (1,491 miles) |
Bus | 3 days 4h | A$700($470) | 3 times a week | 5,241km (3,257 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 4 days 8h | A$315($210) | once a week | 4,974km (3,090 miles) |
Bus and Train | 4 days 12h | A$330($220) | once a week | 5,291km (3,288 miles) |
Drive + 1 similar | 1 day 12h | A$605($405) | on demand | 3,207km (1,993 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 3 days 1h | A$850($575) | once a week | 4,762km (2,959 miles) |
Yorke Peninsula Coaches
Stateliner
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
Spencer Gulf Searoad
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Queensland Rail Travel
NSW TrainLink
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
The following major airports near Port Lincoln offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.