The average train between Melbourne and Cardwell takes 3d 12h and the fastest train takes 2d 18h. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Melbourne to Cardwell. 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 Melbourne and Cardwell. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melbourne is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Cardwell at 1:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 3d 12h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Cardwell. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross station and arriving at Cardwell station via Central Station and Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 12h.
Melbourne to Cardwell train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
Melbourne to Cardwell train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cardwell station.
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The distance between Melbourne and Cardwell is 2175.8 km. The road distance is 2598 km.
You can take a train from Southern Cross to Cardwell via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 2d.