The average train between Pakenham and Cairns takes 3d 17h and the fastest train takes 2d 23h. The train runs, on average, 2 times per 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 twice a week between Pakenham and Cairns. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pakenham is at 6:29 PM which arrives into Cairns at 5:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Southern Cross and take an average of 3d 17h. 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 station via Southern Cross Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3d 17h.
Pakenham to Cairns train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Pakenham Station.
Pakenham to Cairns train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Cairns Central Station.
The distance between Pakenham and Cairns is 2,351.6 km. The road distance is 3,637 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.
