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Cairns to Goodna trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cairns and Goodna takes 37h 17m and the fastest train takes 26h 25m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Cairns to Goodna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

37h 17m
Duration
1,676 km
Distance
$391
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Cairns to Goodna train times

Trains run 4 times a week between Cairns and Goodna. The service departs Cairns at 7:40 AM in the morning, which arrives into Goodna at 10:05:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 37h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Queensland Rail TravelTranslink26h 25m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Queensland Rail TravelTranslink2d 21h • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Queensland Rail TravelTranslink26h 25m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,675.6 km
  • Duration: 37h 17m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Goodna, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Street 4 times a week. Tickets cost $170–6,171 and the journey takes 25h 20m.

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