The train between Hughenden and Cairns takes 38h 25m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Hughenden 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 twice a week between Hughenden and Cairns. The service departs Hughenden at 2:40 AM at night, which arrives into Cairns at 17:05:00. All services require a transfer at Townsville station and take an average of 38h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hughenden to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Hughenden station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Townsville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 25m.
Hughenden to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Hughenden station.
Hughenden to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.
The distance between Hughenden and Cairns is 465.8 km. The road distance is 586 km.
You can take a train from Hughenden station to Cairns Central Station via Townsville station and Townsville in around 14h 55m.
