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Cardwell to Cairns trains

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Trip Overview

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.

3h 31m
Duration
179 km
Distance
$35
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Cardwell to Cairns train times

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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  • Distance: 178.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 31m

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

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.

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