The train between Adelaide and Cairns takes 5d 9h. The train runs, on average, once a week from Adelaide to Cairns. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once a week between Adelaide and Cairns. The service departs Adelaide at 7:25 AM in the morning, which arrives into Cairns at 17:05:00. All services require a transfer at Southern Cross and take an average of 5d 9h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Adelaide to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Adelaide station and arriving at Cairns station via Southern Cross Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5d 9h.
Adelaide to Cairns train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Adelaide Station.
Adelaide to Cairns train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Cairns Central Station.
The distance between Adelaide and Cairns is 2,124.8 km. The road distance is 4,386 km.
You can take a train from Adelaide Station to Cairns Central Station via Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 2d 16h.