The train between Adelaide and Cairns takes 4d 7h. 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 9:00 AM in the morning, which arrives into Cairns at 17:05:00. All services require a transfer at Central station, platform 5 and take an average of 4d 7h. 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 Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4d 7h.
Adelaide to Cairns train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Great Southern, depart from Adelaide station.
Adelaide to Cairns train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Great Southern, arrive at Cairns Central Station.
The distance between Adelaide and Cairns is 2,124.8 km. The road distance is 4,270 km.
You can take a train from Adelaide to Cairns Central Station via Central station, platform 5 and Roma Street in around 3d 11h.
