The train between Cairns and Cardwell takes 3h 34m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Cairns to Cardwell. 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 5 times a week between Cairns and Cardwell. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cairns is at 7:40 AM which arrives into Cardwell at 11:14 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cairns station and arriving at Cardwell station. Services depart 5 times a week, and operate 4 times a week. The journey takes approximately 3h 34m.
Cairns to Cardwell train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
Cairns to Cardwell train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cardwell station.
The distance between Cairns and Cardwell is 152.1 km. The road distance is 179 km.
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Cardwell 4 times a week. Tickets cost $30–668 and the journey takes 3h 34m.
