The train between Cairns and Perth takes 4d 19h. 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 on demand between Cairns and Perth. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4d 19h. 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 station and arriving at Perth station via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10,675,199d 2h.
Cairns to Perth train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
Cairns to Perth train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Perth station.
The distance between Cairns and Perth is 3,440.2 km. The road distance is 6,587 km.
You can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Perth via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Sydney Central Station in around 4d 19h.
