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Muswellbrook to Cairns trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Muswellbrook and Cairns takes 2d 5h. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Muswellbrook 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.

2d 5h
Duration
2,545 km
Distance
$503
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Muswellbrook to Cairns train times

Trains run twice a week between Muswellbrook and Cairns. The service departs Muswellbrook at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Cairns at 17:05:00. All services require a transfer at Maitland Station and take an average of 2d 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    NSW TrainLinkNSW TrainLink XPTQueensland Rail Travel2d 5h • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    NSW TrainLinkNSW TrainLink XPTQueensland Rail Travel2d 5h • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 2,544.8 km
  • Duration: 2d 5h

What companies run services between Muswellbrook, NSW, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Muswellbrook Station to Cairns Central Station via Maitland Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 39h 47m.

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