The train between Pakenham and Cairns takes 3d 20h. The train runs, on average, once a week from Pakenham 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 once a week between Pakenham and Cairns. The service departs Pakenham at 9:49 PM at night, which arrives into Cairns at 17:05:00. All services require a transfer at Southern Cross and take an average of 3d 20h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Pakenham to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Southern Cross Station, Central Station and Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 20h.
Pakenham to Cairns train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Pakenham Station.
Pakenham to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.
The distance between Pakenham and Cairns is 2351.6 km. The road distance is 2838 km.
You can take a train from Pakenham Station to Cairns Central Station via Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 2d 6h.
