The train between Cairns and Perth takes 6d 9h. The train runs, on average, once a week from Cairns to Perth. 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 Cairns and Perth. The service departs Cairns at 7:40 AM in the morning, which arrives into Perth at 14:45:00. All services require a transfer at Roma Street and take an average of 6d 9h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cairns to Perth. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Perth station via Roma Street station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6 days 9h.
Cairns to Perth train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
Cairns to Perth train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, arrive at Perth station.
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The distance between Cairns and Perth is 3440.2 km. The road distance is 4729 km.
You can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Perth via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 4d 20h.
