The train between Cardwell and Cairns takes 3h 31m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Cardwell 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 5 times a week between Cardwell and Cairns. The earliest departure is at 1:34 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cardwell is at 1:34 PM which arrives into Cairns at 5:05 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardwell station and arriving at Cairns station. Services depart 5 times a week, and operate 4 times a week. The journey takes approximately 3h 31m.
Cardwell to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cardwell station.
Cardwell to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.
The distance between Cardwell and Cairns is 152.1 km. The road distance is 179 km.
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cardwell to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $30–668 and the journey takes 3h 31m.